Investing
A super El Nino and fertiliser shock – are food markets at risk?
30 June 2026
A powerful El Nino weather phenomenon is expected during the second half of 2026, with the potential to reshape global weather patterns into next year.
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Investing, Retirement
The taxable benefits of buying an annuity
26 June 2026
Changes to inheritance tax (IHT) rules which will bring pensions into scope from next April are changing how people think about retirement planning, with more turning once again to annuities.
4 minutesBusiness
Employment law changes: what you need to know
25 June 2026
For many business owners, keeping up with employment law can feel like trying to hit a moving target. Chloe Carey, an HR specialist at business consultancy Elephants Child, looks at the most important things business owners need to consider now.
5 minutesInvesting
Women and Wealth Report 2026
24 June 2026
Women are earning, creating, inheriting and managing more wealth than ever before. Yet research suggests this is not matched by greater confidence or engagement with long-term financial decisions.
4 minutesInvesting
22% charge for cash interest in investment ISAs
24 June 2026
The government has announced a 22% charge will be applied on the interest on cash savings held within non-cash ISAs, including stocks and shares ISAs and innovative finance ISAs, from April 2027.
4 minutesInvesting
Brexit - A decade in charts - how has the UK fared?
23 June 2026
On 23 June 2016 the UK voted in a referendum to leave the European Union, by a narrow margin of 52% to 48%.
8 minutesInvesting, Protecting
Vulnerability isn't a label: it's part of life
22 June 2026
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. Vulnerability can be caused by a range of factors, such as physical or mental illness, bereavement, the end of a relationship, or significant financial pressures.
4 minutesProtecting
What is protection and why do I need it?
19 June 2026
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.
5 minutesInvesting
BoE keeps interest rates on hold
18 June 2026
The Bank of England has voted to keep interest rates unchanged at 3.75%.
3 minutesInvesting
Is downsizing the right move for you?
17 June 2026
Taking financial advice can help make sure you downsize at the right time, and for the right reasons.
6 minutesInvesting
Does SpaceX have a Moonshot of justifying its price?
16 June 2026
After weeks riding high in the headlines, technology giant SpaceX finally went public with a record $1.77 trillion valuation. Shares were made available to the public but views on whether it was worth taking a bet on Elon Musk’s space and AI company were split.
2 minutesBusiness, Investing
Employee ownership: Pros and cons of selling your company to your staff
16 June 2026
Nobody knows your business and its culture better than your own employees. Could selling it to them be an effective way for you to exit your business? Our article explains more.
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