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07/09/2026

The UK economy is ‘turning a corner’, according to UK Chancellor John Healey.

In his first major speech since becoming chancellor, and ahead of his first Budget, Healey sought to create a sense of optimism. However, rumours about thousands of job losses at Jaguar Land Rover (later confirmed) swirled before his speech, highlighting the challenges still faced.

01/09/2026

Fed chair Warsh tees up rate hikes to ease inflation pressures

Federal Reserve chairman Kevin Warsh voiced concerns over stubborn inflation in the US economy during his keynote speech at last week’s Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium.

Federal Reserve chairman Kevin Warsh voiced concerns over stubborn inflation in the US economy during his keynote speech at last week’s Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium.

24/08/2026

What happens when AI gets a body?

Unitree Robotics, a Chinese maker of humanoid robots, staged a successful listing in Shanghai last week, with its share price rising 460% on its first day of trading. The company recently unveiled “Superman”, able to jump two metres and run at over twelve metres per second.

Unitree Robotics, a Chinese maker of humanoid robots, staged a successful listing in Shanghai last week, with its share price rising 460% on its first day of trading. The company recently unveiled “Superman”, able to jump two metres and run at over twelve metres per second. While profitable, tra...

17/08/2026

AI earnings help fuel record S&P 500

The S&P 500 reached a record high this week buoyed by low US producer and consumer inflation readings in July indicating inflationary pressures are being contained. A stream of strong AI earnings releases reinforced bullish sentiment.

The S&P 500 reached a record high this week buoyed by low US producer and consumer inflation readings in July indicating inflationary pressures are being contained. A stream of strong AI earnings releases reinforced bullish sentiment.

10/08/2026

Weathering the drought

While opinions may vary on whether the current hot, dry summer is nicer than Britain’s typical grey and drizzly experience, its effects on farming are less up for debate.

While opinions may vary on whether the current hot, dry summer is nicer than Britain’s typical grey and drizzly experience, its effects on farming are less up for debate.

27/07/2026

New prime minister, same old struggles

Andy Burnham topped the British political landscape last week, becoming the country’s seventh prime minister in ten years.

Andy Burnham topped the British political landscape last week, becoming the country’s seventh prime minister in ten years.

20/07/2026

Stronger data welcomes in the new UK prime minister

The UK’s incremental 0.1% economic growth in May was unexpected but welcome. A rebound from the contraction in April, it was also ahead of consensus expectations. The key driver was the services sector, which accounts for the bulk of the domestic economy.

The UK’s incremental 0.1% economic growth in May was unexpected but welcome. A rebound from the contraction in April, it was also ahead of consensus expectations. The key driver was the services sector, which accounts for the bulk of the domestic economy. The performance here was driven by researc...

13/07/2026

Is the German auto industry running out of road?

The famous Peking Duck found itself at the centre of an international row last week, as the EU launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of the bird from China.

The famous Peking Duck found itself at the centre of an international row last week, as the EU launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of the bird from China.

08/07/2026

Last Friday, we had the pleasure of hosting our Charity Golf Day at Halifax Golf Club, bringing together clients, colleagues, friends, and supporters to raise money for two incredible charities: Candlelighters and MEMUSI.

Thanks to the incredible generosity of everyone involved, we're delighted to share that over £6,000 was raised on the day. This amazing achievement will help support the vital work these charities do, making a real difference to the lives of children, families, and communities both locally and internationally.

A huge thank you to everyone who played, sponsored, donated, volunteered, and helped make the day such a success. We were blessed with great company, plenty of laughs, and some healthy competition on the course – all while supporting two truly worthwhile causes.

We're incredibly grateful for the support shown throughout the event and proud of what we were able to achieve together.

💛 Thank you for helping us raise over £6,000 and make a lasting difference.

30/06/2026

Tech falters despite weaker oil prices

Markets endured a tough period last week, despite oil prices finally falling to their pre-Iran conflict level.

Following a 60-day ceasefire and a memorandum of understanding signed earlier in June, Brent has fallen rapidly from its mid-May peak of $110 a barrel, reaching just over $72 a barrel last week. The last time prices were this low was on 28 February, the day the US and Israel began strikes on Iran.