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With a new tax year, comes new rules. This means that from 6 April, many new measures will be taking effect – likely changing the course of your financial planning strategy.
Managing Inheritance Tax (IHT) is a cornerstone of effective estate planning. But what exactly is IHT, and how does it work in practice?
While markets moved higher, February reminded investors that leadership can shift quickly.
Recent events in the Middle East have understandably unsettled investors. But history consistently reminds us of one thing: investors who stay diversified and ride out volatility are often the ones who come out ahead.
In this episode of 'Financial Illumination', James Corcoran and Jack Dudley focus on the practical steps you can take now to make the most of pension contributions, ISA allowances and Capital Gains Tax exemptions before 5 April.

Listen to our podcast on: 5 tax year-end tips: Save yourself thousands!

With pensions falling into the IHT net from April 2027, taking the necessary steps now can help protect your legacy before the changes move against you.
Financial expert Ben Mitson offers expert insight to your most crucial money questions – from tax-efficient ISA withdrawals and gifting strategies, to when you should purchase an annuity.
ESG investing is often dismissed as either a marketing exercise or a guaranteed drag on returns. In reality, performance outcomes depend far less on whether a portfolio is “ESG” and far more on how ESG is implemented.
January saw both global equities and bonds finish in positive territory. Precious metals stole the headlines as they rocketed to all-time highs, highlighting lingering geopolitical uncertainty across the globe.
Looking for a simple, tax-efficient way to provide life cover for company directors and employees? Relevant Life Insurance (RLI) could be the optimal solution.
Homeownership just got a lot more doable. Lower rates, looser rules, and quirky new products mean lenders are handing out bigger loans. So what exactly is driving this shifting mortgage landscape?
A few thoughtful steps now – boosting pensions, maxing out ISAs, or trimming capital gains – could save you thousands in tax and leave more of your money where it belongs: with you, not HMRC.

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