Article Reading Time: 5 minutes Independent Commentary by De Pointe Research As 2025 comes to a close, the global gold market continues to demonstrate strength amid political uncertainty, shifting interest rate expectations, and continued demand for tangible assets....
Article Reading Time: 4 minutes For investors seeking tax-efficient exposure to early-stage, high-growth UK businesses, the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) remains one of the most compelling government-backed investment initiatives. Introduced in 1994, EIS was...
Article Reading Time: 5 minutes When Rachel Reeves stepped into 11 Downing Street as Chancellor, she inherited much more than a fancy office. She inherited a public finances with structural challenges: elevated debt, weak growth, rising interest burdens, and the...
Article Reading Time: 5 minutes The government’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) programme is set to transform how landlords report their rental income. While the initiative aims to modernise the tax system and reduce errors, many landlords will feel the impact in terms of...
Article Reading Time: 5 minutes As the UK approaches the Autumn Budget 2025, scheduled for 26th November, markets are bracing themselves for one of the most critical fiscal events of the year. Against a backdrop of stubborn inflation, rising borrowing costs, and...
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...
