Mark E Higginson Independent Financial Adviser

21/08/2026

Asian shares gain, with South Korea's Kospi up 6%, after the US Treasury expands its debt buybacks

Asian shares gain, with South Korea's Kospi up 6%, after the US Treasury expands its debt buybacks - Shares are mostly higher in Asia, with South Korea’s benchmark Kospi rebounding more than 6%

19/08/2026

UK inflation rate rises to 2.9% in year to July, latest figures show - live updates

That’s an increase from 2.6% in the 12 months to June - economists had forecast that a rise in the energy price cap last month would push up inflation.

22/07/2026

UK inflation rate falls to 2.6%

The rate was 2.8% in May - above the Bank of England's 2% target.

29/06/2026

Treasury confirms 22% charge on cash interest in stocks and shares ISAs

Exclusive: The Treasury is set to publish its full draft rules for cash ISAs today, which will be subject to a short technical consultation.

10/03/2026

Stocks surge after Trump says Iran war could end 'very soon'

Stocks jumped on Tuesday morning, after the US president said that the war with Iran was 'very complete'

09/03/2026

One in three make no financial preparations for their death

Despite most saying planning was important, almost a third of UK adults have made no financial preparations for their death, according to research from

04/03/2026

Stock markets slump amid Iran war as gas prices jump 30% to three-year high

FTSE 100 on track for its worst day in 11 months, while Japan’s Nikkei and South Korea’s Kospi also fall

02/03/2026

Will petrol and diesel prices go up because of the Iran war?

If oil prices remain high for some time, the knock-on effects could affect the costs of fuel and food

24/02/2026

UK Ends the 67 Rule – New State Pension Age Officially Approved - Socia Partners

05/02/2026

Bank of England set to keep interest rates on hold as it faces 'balancing act'

Bank of England set to keep interest rates on hold as it faces ‘balancing act’ - Most economists think the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee will opt to leave rates unchanged at its next decision on Thursday.