Are millennials failing to protect their future?
At a glance For many people in their 30s and early 40s, life can feel like a constant balancing act – managing a mortgage, building a career, raising a family and trying...
Burnham’s Britain – economic priorities to consider?
With the support of 90% of Labour MPs (349 in total), Andy Burnham has replaced Sir Keir Starmer as the UK’s prime minister for the remainder of this parliament, ending in August...
Women and Wealth Report 2026
At a glance Read more in the full report Women are earning, creating, inheriting and managing more wealth than ever before. Yet research suggests this is not matched by greater confidence or...
New 22% charge on cash in investment ISAs
At a glance The government has announced a 22% charge on the interest on cash savings held within non-cash ISAs, including stocks and shares ISAs and innovative finance ISAs, from April 2027....
Brexit – A decade in charts – how has the UK fared?
On 23 June 2016 the UK voted in a referendum to leave the European Union, by a narrow margin of 52% to 48%. The UK had been a member state of the...
Vulnerability isn’t a label: it’s part of life
At a glance Nobody likes to think of themselves as being vulnerable, but the reality is that all of us will likely experience periods of vulnerability at some stage in our lives....
What is protection and why do I need it?
At a glance The value of protection insurance is clear. Cover brings peace of mind that the people you care about most will have a financial safety net should the worst happen....
Managing finances in bereavement
At a glance After losing someone close to you even simple tasks can feel overwhelming – and dealing with finances can be hardest. But you don’t have to tackle everything at once....
BoE keeps interest rates on hold
The Bank of England has voted to keep interest rates unchanged at 3.75%. This decision had been widely expected. The nine members of the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted 7-2 to...
Is downsizing the right move for you?
At a glance The decision to downsize can come about for a variety of reasons. The rise in the cost of living, particularly energy bills, over the past two years means running...
