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...
Does SpaceX have a Moonshot of justifying its price?
Does SpaceX have a Moonshot of justifying its price? After weeks riding high in the headlines, technology giant SpaceX finally went public with a record $1.77 trillion valuation. Shares were made available...
Employee ownership: Pros and cons of selling your company to your staff
At a glance The last five years has seen a rapid increase in the number of employee-owned businesses in the UK, with 30% year on year growth, according to the Employee Ownership...
Helping a business owner to step back – and move forward
At a glance Elephant’s Child is a business advisory firm that specialises in helping SMEs grow, raise capital and plan for successful exits. Stepping back from the business you have built from...
Proposed rule changes could boost financial security for cohabiting couples
Unmarried co-habiting couples could benefit from increased financial security under government proposals set out in a newly launched consultation. The government this week announced a number of planned reforms that could bring...
