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07/10/2026

Markets Review to end September 2026

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29/09/2026

Practical ideas for creating a purposeful and enjoyable next chapter

15/09/2026

72% of UK adults unaware gifts from surplus income are IHT-exempt

For many families, gifting money to children or grandchildren is simply a way to help with everyday costs or to give them a financial head start. However, new research suggests that almost three quarters (72%) of UK adults do not realise that regular gifts funded by spare or surplus income can be im...

03/09/2026

Markets Review to end August 2026

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26/08/2026

Nearly three-quarters unaware that surplus income gifts can be immediately exempt

Nearly three quarters of UK adults (72%) do not realise that money regularly gifted from spare or excess income is immediately exempt from Inheritance Tax (IHT) calculations, according to new research[1]. This lack of awareness means many households may already be making qualifying gifts without und...

21/08/2026

Andy Burnham entered No 10 (South) on Monday 20 July promising a different style of government from his predecessor, while still keeping to the same 2024 Labour manifesto script. His elevation to Prime Minister helpfully came four days after the House of Commons started its summer recess, sparing him any parliamentary scrutiny until September.

Andy Burnham entered No 10 (South) on Monday 20 July promising a different style of government from his predecessor, while still keeping to the same 2024 Labour manifesto script. His elevation to Prime Minister helpfully came four days after the House of Commons started its summer recess, sparing hi...

13/08/2026

The wealth transfer strategy more families are exploring

As changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rules take effect, many investors may be seeking alternative ways to protect their wealth and pass more of it on to future generations. With tax allowances becoming less generous and estate-planning challenges mounting, offshore bonds a...

06/08/2026

Market Review to end July 2026

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30/07/2026

How compound growth can turn small savings into a significant amount

Many people assume that building meaningful wealth requires large sums of money from the outset. In reality, one of the most powerful forces in personal finance is something far simpler: time. When paired with consistent saving and investing, compound growth can turn modest contributions into substa...

16/07/2026

A solution that can play an important role in safeguarding your financial wellbeing

Imagine waking up tomorrow unable to work because of an illness or injury. While many people focus on protecting their home, car or possessions, few consider what would happen if their income suddenly stopped. Yet for most households, regular earnings underpin everyday living costs, mortgage repayme...