The Prime Minister has warned that the upcoming Autumn Statement (due on 30 October) will be “painful”. Before this, the Chancellor – Rachel Reeves – confirmed that tax rises will be necessary in the budget. Naturally, investor and business confidence is down to their lowest levels since December 2022…
Pensions are highly effective for retirement planning. They can offer generous tax breaks (such as tax relief on contributions), significantly boosting a nest egg’s growth over time. However, pensions can also be confusing. Not only do different types of pensions exist, but the rules and processes can vary…
Interest rates have been steadily falling across the Western world in 2024. The European Central Bank (ECB) cut rates twice in three months, now at 3.65% for main refinancing operations. In the US, the Federal Reserve made an aggressive half-point cut in September. The Bank of England (BoE) also cut…
Almost a year has passed since the atrocities in Israel on 7 October 2023. Now, the Middle East is escalating in conflict. No longer restricted to Gaza, hostilities are taking place across the region, including Yemen and Lebanon. With the world bracing for a potential outright war between Israel and Iran…
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