Autumn Budget Statement 2024

What it could mean for your finances On 30 October, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves will deliver the Autumn Budget Statement 2024, accompanied by a comprehensive fiscal statement from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). This significant event comes as the new government, elected to boost economic stability and growth, takes its first important […]

Investing a lump sum

Received an inheritance, windfall, or proceeds from a business or property sale? But what next? Nobody wants to consider what would happen if they became too ill to support their family financially.

Balancing profit and planet

Striving to use impact to boost investment returns ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investing, a socially responsible investing approach, seeks to harmonise financial returns with a company’s environmental impact, stakeholder relationships, and global footprint.

A timely proposition

Considering gilts for your investment portfolio? High-interest rates make gilts an attractive option for some investors, especially higher-rate taxpayers who benefit from the tax exemption from capital gains. What exactly are gilts?

Investment bonds

How bonds’ structure and tax advantages can help you pass on wealth