Winnington Financial Planning Ltd

13/05/2026

Last week's market update in 6 minutes: https://ow.ly/aK6t50YXwlS

📈 Over the past two weeks, a combination of high oil prices and local election predictions helped 10-year gilt yields spike to over 5% for the first time since 1998.

🛢️ Oil prices plunged on Wednesday after reports emerged of a one-page memorandum of understanding that was close to being agreed.



https://partnership.sjp.co.uk/article/detail/sjpp/weekwatch-11-05-2026.html

WeekWatch - 11/05/2026

11/05/2026

The Renters’ Rights Act is now in effect, bringing significant changes for landlords.

New rules affect evictions, rent increases and tenancy arrangements, alongside new requirements to share government guidance with tenants.

Here, we explain what’s changed and highlight the key points landlords in England need to be aware of: https://ow.ly/VjOl50YVpwj

St. James’s Place Representatives represent only St. James’s Place Wealth Management plc, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

SJP Approved 6/5/2026

05/05/2026

WeekWatch
5 May 2026
6 minutes read:

Stock take:
>Tech drives US shares to new highs
>Investor confidence outmuscles higher oil price
>Are central banks set to spoil the party

Wealth Check:
>Pension schemes Bill receives royal assent after months of wrangling
>Renters' Rights Act comes into force

https://partnership.sjp.co.uk/article/detail/sjpp/weekwatch-05-05-2026.html

29/04/2026

Last week's market update in 6 minutes:

https://ow.ly/OHqi50YQArw

📊 Upbeat sentiment towards technology and AI, together with another strong week of corporate earnings supported US markets.

💲 Brent crude oil rose 17% over the week, its largest such move since the beginning of the Iran war.

WeekWatch - 27/04/2026

24/04/2026

With a new tax year underway, get ahead of the game by taking note of how recent tax changes could affect your finances this year.

📋 Read this handy summary:

https://partnership.sjp.co.uk/article/detail/sjpp/new-tax-year-round-up-of-rate-and-allowance-changes.html


Taxation rules can change at any time and are dependent on individual circumstances.


Winnington Financial Planning Ltd is an Appointed Representative of and represents only St. James's Place Wealth Management plc (which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority).


SJP Approved 17/4/2026

New tax year: Round-up of rate and allowance changes

22/04/2026

🌟 We’re Hiring: Self-Employed Financial Adviser 🌟

Are you a newly qualified or experienced Financial Adviser looking for the freedom to develop with the support of a professional and established team behind you?

We are looking for a motivated, client-focused Self-Employed Financial Adviser to join our growing business based in Ramsbottom as a hybrid role.

✅ Uncapped earning potential
✅ Flexible working
✅ Full paraplanning/admin support
✅ Access to leads
✅ Opportunity to build and grow your own client bank
✅ Supportive and professional environment

**Potential future partnership buy in**

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping clients achieve their financial goals.

📩 If you're interested please send us your CV and a covering letter to [email protected].

08/04/2026

Last week's market update in 7 minutes: https://ow.ly/tmjj50YEZbO

📈 Shares in the US and Europe enjoyed their first positive week since the start of the Iran war.

⛽ For US motorists, the price of petrol has risen by just over $1 since the start of war to $4 per gallon.

31/03/2026

At a glance:-

>People are more likely to invest when messages focus on real behaviours and are backed up with clear, practical examples – especially when numbers help bring them to life.
>Younger age groups respond the most positively to tangible, concrete messages and are more likely to say they will start investing as a result.
>There is a big opportunity to build a new wave of investors, but effective engagement is crucial.

Financial advice gives people the support and reassurance to invest, but what about the 92% of people who don’t receive advice?

Retail investors - behavioural science report 2026

30/03/2026

Last week's market update in 6 minutes:

https://ow.ly/7PKx50YACmM

📊 With the Iran conflict now entering its fifth week, the ability of the UK economy to withstand a prolonged economic shock is coming into increasing focus.
💲 While the price of gold has fallen from over $5,000 per ounce since the start of the Iran conflict to under $4,500, the dollar has moved in the opposite direction.