Investing, Protecting
6 November 2026
It can be difficult and uncomfortable to think about being in poor health, and in particular suffering mental or physical incapacity. It is not surprising many couples and families avoid talking about these potential scenarios. But not discussing your wishes and failure to have a plan can leave your loved ones unprepared should something unexpected happen.
4 minutesInvesting, Protecting
6 November 2026
It can be difficult and uncomfortable to think about being in poor health, and in particular suffering mental or physical incapacity. It is not surprising many couples and families avoid talking about these potential scenarios. But not discussing your wishes and failure to have a plan can leave your loved ones unprepared should something unexpected happen.
4 minutesInvesting
5 November 2026
The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to increase interest rates to 4% in response to rising global inflationary pressures. This marks the first increase in over three years.
2 minutesInvesting
4 November 2026
The US midterm results have reshaped the balance of power in Washington, with the Democrats taking control of both the House and the Senate. But what does a Democrat-controlled Congress mean for investors? The implications could be significant for President Trump's policy agenda.
4 minutesInvesting
3 November 2026
Women remain significantly less likely than men to invest. Fewer than one in three women (27%) invests, according to research by St. James's Place, compared to 43% of men. Yet the reasons behind the gap are often more complex than they first appear.
4 minutesInvesting
2 November 2026
The benefits of regular and open conversations about money, on both mental and financial health, are being highlighted this week with the launch of Talk Money Week. This is an annual awareness campaign run by the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS).
3 minutesInvesting
2 November 2026
UK chancellor John Healey could breathe a sigh of relief on Wednesday afternoon after market reaction to his first Budget was muted. In the run up to the Budget, Healey had been at pains to avoid being painted as anti-business.
6 minutesInvesting
30 October 2026
In a Budget with few big surprises, an increase to the corporation tax levied on the banking sector had been widely predicted. However, the extent of the potential increase and the subsequent impact on markets was being closely followed by many.
4 minutesInvesting
30 October 2026
Households, families and business owners are absorbing the tax changes announced in the Autumn Budget, and what they will mean for their future finances. But it can also be reassuring and helpful to reflect on what hasn’t changed.
4 minutesBusiness
29 October 2026
The UK’s small businesses were a key focus in Chancellor John Healey first Budget, with the announcement of a package of business rates relief, entrepreneur incentives and tax reforms.
4 minutesInvesting
29 October 2026
Chancellor John Healey’s Autumn Budget on Wednesday (28 October) contained few major surprises. But that doesn’t mean changes are not ahead. The government will be relying on measures announced in previous budgets to increase tax revenues and it’s worth investors being aware of what is coming down the line.
6 minutesInvesting
28 October 2026
Chancellor John Healey’s much awaited first Autumn Budget did much as expected – which was to announce a series of small fixes aimed at offsetting rising living costs. In the chancellor’s words, to offer millions some ‘breathing space’.
6 minutesBusiness
21 October 2026
With less than six months to go before most unused pension funds are brought within estates for inheritance tax purposes, business owners are being urged to consider how their succession plans may be affected.
4 minutesInvesting, Protecting
16 October 2026
Most of us understand that inflation pushes up the cost of everyday essentials, from food shopping to energy bills. But fewer people realise it can also reduce the future value of their protection cover.
4 minutes