Knowledge and Insight

Receiving an inheritance can be both an opportunity and a challenge, often coming at a time of emotional sensitivity. It’s important to approach the situation thoughtfully, making decisions that align with your financial goals and considering their long-term impact. Here are some practical steps to help you manage your inheritance wisely.

Bond yields rise in the aftermath of the UK Budget and with Americans poised to go to the polls. 

Will China roar back from its slump? How can we protect your investments from rising geopolitical conflict, and will the US election make it worse? And how are UK markets reacting to big tax, spending and borrowing increases?

The Autumn Budget 2024 presents a mixed picture for the UK charity sector, with both opportunities and challenges. Read our key highlights.

Find out how the the Chancellor's plans change tax rates, thresholds and rules for you and your business, from the big adjustments to the tiny ones you may have missed.

In one of the most anticipated Budgets in recent history, Chancellor Rachel Reeves raised £40 billion of taxes, which will fall predominantly on businesses and the wealthy. With a Labour manifesto that promised to protect “working people” and boost economic stability and growth, there was much speculation over how the £22 billion black hole in the nation’s finances would be filled.

Big changes to taxes, spending and the fiscal rules. Rachel Reeves used her long-awaited first Budget to hit reset, with big increases in tax and spending alongside a major change to the fiscal rules. While there are significant implications for individuals’ financial planning as capital gains and inheritance tax change, this article focuses on the potential effects on the UK economy and financial markets.

Recent events have shown us that the destruction of human life from geopolitical events can sometimes render their impact on financial markets trivial in comparison. But we have a responsibility to consider the investment implications, prepare for and monitor them.

Labour will deliver its first Budget in almost 15 years this week. With little wiggle room and a shopping list of problems, it will be hard for the Chancellor to please anyone.

Making sense of environmental, social and governance ratings when investing.

Fears may be overdone that UK bosses will move to higher-paid jobs across the Atlantic.

UK inflation is below the central bank’s 2% target for the first time in three and a half years. That should clear the way for further cuts to interest rates.