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?
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?
Is there a magic retirement number, or does it depend on your lifestyle, spending and financial circumstances? 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?
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Owning investments might feel secure, but without a robust financial plan, they run the risk of becoming little more than a collection of assets – impressive on paper, but directionless in practice.
With Space X recently initiating the largest IPO (Initial Public Offering) in history, and other big players set to follow suit, investors are increasingly wondering about the impact this will have on financial markets and the global trackers they’ve spent so long invested in.
July delivered a rare bright spot for UK investors: as global markets stumbled, UK equities surged 3.6%. But with inflation, oil and interest rates still pulling in different directions, can the UK’s outperformance last?
“I’ll look into it next week” is a common thought when it comes to financial planning. But delaying big financial decisions has costly implications that compound quickly over time.
While political transitions often generate uncertainty, they can also reshape the investment landscape – making it a crucial time for investors to understand the potential risks and opportunities that may lie ahead.