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25/08/2026

How pension changes could affect your inheritance tax plans

For many people, a pension is one of their biggest assets. From April 2027, it could also become an important inheritance tax (IHT) consideration. From this date, most unused pension funds will be included when the value of someone's estate is calculated for IHT purposes.

For many people, a pension is one of their biggest assets. From April 2027, it could also become an important inheritance tax (IHT) consideration. From this date, most unused pension funds will be included when the value of someone's estate is calculated for IHT purposes.

25/08/2026

WeekWatch - 24/08/2026

Unitree Robotics, a Chinese maker of humanoid robots, staged a successful listing in Shanghai last week, with its share price rising 460% on its first day of trading. READ MORE

Unitree Robotics, a Chinese maker of humanoid robots, staged a successful listing in Shanghai last week, with its share price rising 460% on its first day of trading. The company recently unveiled “Superman”, able to jump two metres and run at over twelve metres per second. While profitable, tra...

19/08/2026

Keeping it in the family: planning ahead for business succession
19 August 2026

Taking time to plan your exit strategy can make the transition smoother and more tax efficient. Here we look at the various routes and things to consider as you approach family business succession. READ MORE .....

Achieving a successful handover of your business to a family member typically comes down to three aspects: early planning (ideally five to 10 years in advance), having a full understanding of the value of the business, plus open communication with all involved parties to ensure fairness.

19/08/2026

WeekWatch - 17/08/2026

The S&P 500 reached a record high this week buoyed by low US producer and consumer inflation readings in July indicating inflationary pressures are being contained. A stream of strong AI earnings releases reinforced bullish sentiment. READ MORE....

The S&P 500 reached a record high this week buoyed by low US producer and consumer inflation readings in July indicating inflationary pressures are being contained. A stream of strong AI earnings releases reinforced bullish sentiment.

11/08/2026

WeekWatch - 10/08/2026

While opinions may vary on whether the current hot, dry summer is nicer than Britain’s typical grey and drizzly experience, its effects on farming are less up for debate. READ MORE....

04/08/2026

WeekWatch - 03/08/2026

Despite excitement around AI, some investors are questioning whether the billions being invested will pay off. This uncertainty weighed on tech-heavy markets such as the US Nasdaq and South Korea’s KOSPI. Read More ........

US companies are delivering one of the strongest earnings seasons since the post-pandemic bounce in 2021. Multiple sectors are delivering high (20%+) double-digit profit growth compared with 2025. This has been led by energy, buoyed by the 40% rise in the price of oil over the past year. Communicati...

28/07/2026

WeekWatch - 27/07/2026

Andy Burnham topped the British political landscape last week, becoming the country’s seventh prime minister in ten years.

Andy Burnham topped the British political landscape last week, becoming the country’s seventh prime minister in ten years.

22/07/2026

Burnham's Britain: economic priorities to consider?

Andy Burnham has replaced Sir Keir Starmer as the UK’s prime minister for the remainder of this parliament. We take a closer look at some of the domestic issues the new prime minister may consider priorities.

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 2029 (at the latest). While pledging to do things differently, there are many challenges ahead. We take a closer look a...

22/07/2026

WeekWatch - 20/07/2026

The UK’s incremental 0.1% economic growth in May was unexpected but welcome. A rebound from the contraction in April, it was also ahead of consensus expectations.

The UK’s incremental 0.1% economic growth in May was unexpected but welcome. A rebound from the contraction in April, it was also ahead of consensus expectations. The key driver was the services sector, which accounts for the bulk of the domestic economy. The performance here was driven by researc...

14/07/2026

WeekWatch
13 July 2026

The famous Peking Duck found itself at the centre of an international row last week, as the EU launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of the bird from China.

The famous Peking Duck found itself at the centre of an international row last week, as the EU launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of the bird from China.