Knowledge and Insight

The Spring Statement 2026 was designed to provide stability, aiming for predictability at a time when global events have been anything but predictable. While Chancellor Rachel Reeves avoided major tax or spending changes, households and investors are already feeling the effects of rising geopolitical tensions, renewed inflation concerns, and uncertainty about interest rates.

The UK tax landscape is shifting once again, and many people are reassessing what it means for their financial plans. In our recent webinar, Personal Finance Senior Manager Myron Jobson, and Financial Planning Divisional Lead Olly Cheng, explored the changes that could affect your personal finances and why thoughtful, early planning can make a meaningful difference.

As bonus season approaches, many people start thinking about the best way to put that extra income to work. A common question is whether it’s better to use a bonus to reduce a mortgage or to boost a pension. With interest rates having eased from recent highs, and with long‑term planning front-of-mind for many households, it’s a timely moment to revisit the trade‑offs.

More entrepreneurs are choosing to live and work across borders. New analysis commissioned by Rathbones shows that almost 6,000 high‑growth business owners left the UK between January 2024 and January 2026. It’s a striking change, and one that reflects how global and mobile modern business owners have become.