Article Reading Time: 4 minutes The inauguration of Donald Trump as President in January 2025 marks the beginning of a new chapter in U.S. policy and governance. Financial markets, which thrive on stability but react sharply to political shifts, are poised for...
Article Reading Time: 4 minutes In today’s volatile financial landscape, investors are increasingly looking for stability, and gold is emerging as one of the top choices. As the world grapples with rising government debt, geopolitical instability, and shaken...
Article Reading Time: 6 minutes The latest inflation data for the UK shows that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 1.7% in the year to September 2024, down from 2.2% in August, marking a significant slowdown (Office for National Statistics). This is particularly...
Article Reading Time: 5 minutes Inheritance tax (IHT) planning is essential to wealth preservation, particularly for investors aiming to pass on their assets efficiently to the next generation. Among the lesser-known yet potentially effective, strategies in this realm...
Article Reading Time: 5 minutes As the anticipation for the Autumn Budget 2024 builds, investors and business owners alike are bracing for significant changes. With a £22 billion fiscal deficit and government debt reaching unprecedented levels of £2.7 trillion,...
Article Reading Time: 5 minutes The final quarter of 2024 will bring with it a series of pivotal events that will have a tremendous impact on almost every market, from the first Labour Budget in over 15 years to the culmination of what has been the most rancorous...
Article Reading Time: 5 minutes As the UK economy continues to navigate a complex landscape of inflationary pressures and slow growth, the Bank of England (BoE) is poised to announce its latest interest rate decision in September 2024. Market consensus suggests that...
Article Reading Time: 6 minutes The UK government has unveiled the new Renters’ Rights Bill, a landmark piece of legislation representing the most significant changes to the private rental sector in over 30 years. Announced today, these reforms aim to balance tenant...
Article Reading Time: 5 minutes On September 15, 2008, the art world witnessed a spectacle that would go down in history: Damien Hirst, one of contemporary art’s most provocative figures, orchestrated an unprecedented solo auction at Sotheby’s in London. Titled...
Article Reading Time: 5 minutes As speculation grows about potential pension tax changes under a Labour government, many investors and savers are understandably concerned about protecting their retirement funds. The Labour Party has been associated with a relatively...
