UK Since Harry Kane became captain of England’s men’s football team in 2018, he has seen five different Prime Ministers – and Andy Burnham looks set to become his sixth. Sir Keir Starmer bowed to the relentless pressure from his own party to step down, announcing his departure, once a new Party leader was found …
New research shows that many people worry about dementia, but almost half haven’t planned for possible care costs. We look at the practical steps you can take now to give you and your family more choice later. Have you thought about how a dementia diagnosis could affect you, your parents or your wider family? Dementia …
Retirement is not just about choosing a date. It’s about understanding what life after work could look like, how much income you may need, and how your money can support the plans that matter most to you. Retirement can feel exciting, strange and slightly daunting all at once. After years of saving, earning and planning …
Supporting family is one of the most natural things in the world. And when you’re able to help, it can be a wonderful thing to do. The key is making sure your generosity works for everyone, without compromising your own financial future and without affecting your retirement, pension or inheritance tax planning. Whether it’s a …
Introduction May recycled many of the same headlines about the conflict in Iran, but with arguably less financial market noise accompanying it. Perhaps we have become a little numb to White House statements about a peace deal nearing completion and Iran denying it. The UK news cycle moved away from President Trump, and onto Prime …
The new High Value Council Tax Surcharge, announced in the November 2025 Budget, could leave some families with an additional tax bill to settle from an estate under proposals from the government. The government published its consultation on 19 May 2026, setting out some of the potential structure for how the so-called ‘mansion tax’ would …
A new government-backed report has issued a stark warning about the future of retirement in the UK, highlighting a growing gap between what people are saving and what they are likely to need later in life. According to the Pensions Commission’s interim report, around 15 million people in the UK are currently under-saving for retirement, …
The rules around care can feel confusing, and the costs can vary depending on the type of support needed. The good news is that there are options and understanding them early can help you make informed choices in your own time. For some families, this might mean checking what support may be available. For others, …
What April showed us (perhaps unexpectedly) is that financial markets are also capable of extraordinary optimism in the face of genuine uncertainty. The so-called “TACO trade” -shorthand for the belief that Trump always backs down when economic pain becomes acute enough – powered equity indices higher even as the disruption continued. The S&P 500 closed …
Good mental health is influenced by many factors, and financial wellbeing is an important part of that picture. While financial advice is not a substitute for mental health support, feeling informed and empowered about your finances can help reduce one source of stress and support overall wellbeing. This Mental Health Awareness Week, we encourage open …
