Introduction Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt was brought in as a safe pair of hands by Liz Truss amid the fallout from last year’s Mini Budget. Of course, Ms Truss herself did not survive much longer, and after being kept in post by Rishi Sunak, Mr Hunt delivered his Autumn Statement, in which he […]
Introduction Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 had a huge impact on the global economy, pushing up commodity prices, inflation and living costs around the world. Last month saw the first anniversary of the invasion, and amid the renewed displays of solidarity from leaders in the UK, the US and the European Union, was […]
The end of the tax year is fast approaching and time is running out. So in the weeks ahead of the April 5th deadline, what steps should you be taking to make the most of your money and reduce your tax bill? Here are just a few areas you could look at. Use your ISA […]
Almost everything seems to have gone digital in the last few years – and it looks as if the pound could be next. A consultation on creating a digital pound has just been launched by the Treasury and the Bank of England. Households and businesses would be able to use it for everyday payments in-store, […]
Early retirement – retiring any time before the state pension age of 66 – is the dream for many. The pandemic focused many people’s minds; making them think about what they want out of life – and for many in a position to make big changes, early retirement was the big one. The House of […]
Overall Market Backdrop, February On 24th February 2022, Russian forces rolled into Ukraine, hoping to take over the country in a matter of days. One year later, the ongoing conflict remains a key risk both economically and geopolitically. At its meeting on 1st February 2023, the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted by […]