Article Reading Time: 5 minutes The UK’s public finances are once again in the spotlight as new borrowing figures highlight both short-term improvements and long-term challenges. With the Autumn Budget 2025 fast approaching, investors and businesses alike are asking...
Article Reading Time: 5 minutes The latest UK inflation rates have once again surprised markets. After a steady decline for much of 2024, July 2025 saw inflation climb back up to 3.8% year-on-year, its highest level in over a year. While not at the crisis peaks seen...
Article Reading Time: 4 minutes The UK Labour tax changes in 2025 are reshaping the landscape for investors, business owners, and high-net-worth individuals. With reforms already implemented and others scheduled for 2026–27, investors must understand the implications...
Article Reading Time: 5 minutes When gold prices fall, many investors instinctively worry about portfolio stability. For decades, gold has been considered a safe-haven asset—a store of value during economic uncertainty. However, like any asset, gold is not immune to...
Article Reading Time: 5 minutes The Bank of England (BoE) is widely expected to cut interest rates this Thursday (8 August 2025), marking the fifth reduction since August 2024. If confirmed, this will bring the base rate down to 4%, the lowest level since March 2023....
