Your Spring Budget update – the key news from the chancellor’s statement The 2024/25 tax year is just a month away, and chancellor Jeremy Hunt has delivered his 2024 Spring Budget, outlining the government’s plans for the next fiscal year and beyond. read more
Guide: Everything you need to know about annuities when creating a retirement income When you retire, you will often have a range of choices available to you about how you access your pension. One such method is an annuity, which could… read more
Investment market update: January 2024 While a new year started, many of the key factors affecting economies and markets in January were the same as those in 2023, namely high levels of inflation and recession… read more
Meet the 2024 European Capitals of Culture Are you looking for travel destinations to add to your bucket list? Every year, the European Union (EU) names its European Capitals of Culture to bolster tourism in lesser-known cities… read more
How to protect financial gifts to your children from relationship breakdowns As younger generations face challenges reaching milestones as the cost of living soars, you might be thinking about gifting assets to improve their finances. If your beneficiary is in a… read more
Government borrowing halves and opens room for tax cuts in March’s Budget Chancellor Jeremy Hunt could have more options ahead of March’s Budget as government borrowing halved at the end of 2023. With a general election looming, Hunt may take the opportunity… read more
The ups and downs of the FTSE 100 40-year history demonstrates time in the market matters This year the FTSE 100 index turns 40. Over the last four decades, it’s become a way to measure the health of the UK stock market. During that time there… read more
3 insightful research findings that could help you navigate your “second 50” A report suggests that life after 50 will be radically different for those who have recently celebrated the milestone or are nearing it when compared to previous generations, and it… read more
Guide: 7 allowances you might want to use before the end of the 2023/24 tax year When a new tax year starts, many allowances reset. So, checking if you could make use of allowances before Friday 5 April 2024, when the 2023/24 tax year ends, might… read more
Everything you need to know about the 2023 Autumn Statement On 22 November 2023, chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered the Autumn Statement against a backdrop of a cost of living crisis and a looming general election. It’s been a challenging year… read more
The guide to using equity release to unlock property wealth later in life Your home may be one of the largest assets you have. With property wealth often inaccessible, you may be considering using equity release to unlock some of the money tied… read more
Investment market update: October 2023 As inflation remains stubborn, and interest rates may have to remain higher for longer, recessionary concerns have grown around the world. Read on to discover some… read more
