Article Reading Time: 5 minutes The UK economy is navigating a precarious crossroads in 2025. Inflation is easing, yet growth remains tepid. Gilt markets are jittery, and the pound has weakened. Underpinning this financial fragility is a government in crisis;...
Article Reading Time: 4 minutes A recent warning from the UK’s Treasury Select Committee has sparked debate over the Lifetime Individual Savings Account (LISA), with MPs claiming that the product could leave investors with less money than they initially...
Article Reading Time: 8 minutes In early June 2025, Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey cautioned that the trajectory of UK interest rates has become significantly more uncertain due to the ongoing impact of former U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade...
Article Reading Time: 6 minutes The art market has traditionally been viewed as an exclusive playground for high-net-worth individuals, auction houses, and blue-chip galleries. However, in recent years, a noticeable shift has taken place: an increasing number of...
Article Reading Time: 4 minutes On May 28, 2025, the United States Court of International Trade issued a landmark decision in V.O.S. Selections, Inc. v. United States, blocking the enforcement of most of former President Donald Trump’s broad “Liberation Day” tariffs....
Article Reading Time: 5 minutes In the ever-evolving world of fine art investment, few names command the gravitas and resilience of David Hockney. From his emergence in the 1960s as a pioneering Pop Art figure to his recent explorations in digital media, Hockney’s...
Article Reading Time: 4 minutes Traditional investors in the FTSE 100 have endured a challenging period marked by sharp swings and disappointing drawdowns. After the index reached an all-time closing high of 8,871.31 on 3 March 2025, it plunged 4.9% just a month later...
Article Reading Time: 5 minutes As of May 2025, inflation in the United Kingdom remains a pressing concern for policymakers, businesses, and investors. Although recent data suggests that headline inflation is gradually easing, the underlying forces indicate that price...
Article Reading Time: 5 minutes When considering blue-chip artists for portfolio diversification, few names command as much confidence as David Hockney. The Yorkshire-born painter, draughtsman, printmaker, photographer, and digital innovator has not only shaped the...
Article Reading Time: 4 minutes The United Kingdom is witnessing significant migration of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs). Forecasts for 2024 suggest that around 9,500 millionaires will leave the UK — one of the highest outflows globally, second only to China. This...
