Gilson Gray Financial Management

03/06/2026

What happens to a business when a key person can’t work?

In this article, Richard Murray of business consultancy Elephant’s Child shares a personal experience that highlights why key person and critical illness cover matters for business owners, not just financially, but operationally and emotionally too.

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01/06/2026

Bonds are back in the headlines, with political uncertainty driving fresh volatility in what is usually seen as a steadier part of the market.

But why does this matter for investors? We answer some of the key questions:

Investors hate uncertainty, but the UK currently has it in bucket loads. The Labour party leadership contest is raising fears that the government’s already weak finances will be put under further strain should candidates promise to spend more in a bid to woo voters.

29/05/2026

If you are unable to work due to a serious illness or injury it can be extremely stressful, particularly if you do not have employee sick pay or savings to fall back on. A protection insurance policy offers peace of mind that you and your family would have financial support during a difficult time.

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If you are unable to work due to a serious illness or injury it can be extremely stressful, particularly if you do not have employee sick pay or savings to fall back on. A protection insurance policy offers peace of mind that you and your family would have financial support during a difficult time.

27/05/2026

Going through a divorce is usually an emotionally difficult time but it also has ongoing financial implications.

Amid the transition, it can be easy to overlook some important steps that might shape your financial future.

We look at five key areas to help keep your finances on track for the long term.

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Going through a divorce is usually an emotionally difficult time but it also has ongoing financial implications. Amid the transition, it can be easy to overlook some important steps that might shape your financial future. We look at five key areas to help keep your finances on track for the long ter...

26/05/2026

We’re proud to announce a new round of promotions across Gilson Gray, recognising the talent, dedication and leadership of colleagues across our legal, property, financial management and business support teams.

These promotions reflect the continued growth of our business and our commitment to investing in our people at every stage of their careers.

Congratulations to everyone on their well-deserved new roles, including our newly promoted Partners, Stephen Forsyth and Gregor Duthie, alongside colleagues progressing across Residential Conveyancing, Private Client, Estate Agency, HR and more.

At Gilson Gray, our people are at the heart of everything we do, and it’s fantastic to see so many individuals continuing to grow and succeed within the firm.

Congratulations once again to all those promoted 👏

View our full promotions list here: https://gilsongray.co.uk/blog/promotions-2026/

24/05/2026

You've worked hard for wealth, so why not protect it?

Find out how you can protect your estate, lower your IHT liability and pass on more money to your loved ones

🔗 https://www.gilsongrayfinancial.co.uk/article/detail/sjpp/protect-your-estate-strategies-to-reduce-inheritance-tax.html .

You've worked hard for wealth, so why not protect it? Find out how you can protect your estate, lower your IHT liability and pass on more money to your loved ones.

22/05/2026

Our Chartered Financial Planner and Head of Sport at Gilson Gray Financial Management, Andy Gray, explores the financial impact the Southampton case could have on players, and why football careers require a more nuanced conversation around money, contracts and career uncertainty.

Read the full article here: https://gilsongray.co.uk/blog/why-southamptons-punishment-could-cost-players-more-than-people-realise/

22/05/2026

Households are feeling less resilient and finances have worsened over the past 12 months, against a backdrop of continued cost of living pressures and global turmoil.

These are the findings of St. James's Place’s fifth Financial Health Report. Click here to read more:

Households are feeling less resilient and finances have worsened over the past 12 months, against a backdrop of continued cost of living pressures and global turmoil. These are the findings of St. James's Place’s fifth Financial Health Report, published today, 14 May.

21/05/2026

The American dream is beginning to look more tarnished, the divide between the ‘haves’ and the ‘have nots’ is growing ever larger.

We look at what this might mean for investments in the region:

Fast forward over 200 years, and the US has supplanted France as the world’s greatest power. Thankfully, centuries of progress mean the levels of deprivation found back then are no longer so widespread in the world’s leading economies.

20/05/2026

A quarter of the world’s oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, making it one of the most important trade routes globally.

Here we explore some of the world's most important shipping routes, levels of trade activity, and their main cargo:

Tension around the Strait of Hormuz has increased global political and economic uncertainty since the beginning of the US-Iran conflict. As a key artery for global trade, the war has interrupted oil supply. This has a knock-on impact for almost every industry. Here we explore some of the world's mos...