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What if the cost-of-living crisis is far from over? As El Niño threatens global harvests and geopolitical tensions continue to disrupt supply chains, food prices could remain volatile well into 2027. Here, we breakdown the latest developments and more importantly, where it leaves investors.

Rising oil prices reignited inflation fears in September, pushing bond yields higher and weighing on equities as investors reassessed the outlook for interest rates.

If offsetting Inheritance Tax (IHT) is a key concern, the months ahead are a good opportunity to understand how these changes could affect your estate planning strategy. But more importantly, what you should do next.

With Defined Contribution pensions coming into the estate on death from April 2027, the old method of preserving pensions for Inheritance Tax efficiency will soon become an outdated strategy. So, what’s the alternative?

In this episode of Financial Illumination, Jack Dudley and James Corcoran explore the importance of having a structured financial plan, rather than simply letting investments and pensions build up in the background.

After much anticipation, the recently elected Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, and Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Healey, will be setting out their economic outlook in the 2026 Autumn Budget. So, what’s being discussed and what does it mean for your financial planning?

After much anticipation, the recently elected Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, and Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Healey, will be setting out their economic outlook in the 2026 Autumn Budget. So, what’s being discussed and what does it mean for your financial planning?

August delivered a mixed market picture: inflation reignited in the UK, equities pushed higher globally, and gold stole the spotlight.

When news from the bond market moves to the front pages, it’s a signal of something significant and that investors should pay attention. So what's driving the move?

In this episode of Financial Illumination, Harvey Armstrong and Alan Pereira explore how to work out how much you need for retirement and how to build a sustainable retirement plan.

Speculation has been rife over what the Burnham-led government means for UK tax policy. It’s therefore triggering many investors to ask the familiar question: What can I do before the 2026 Autumn Budget?