Winnington Financial Planning Ltd

24/06/2026

Rise in UK political uncertainty

After weeks of speculation and growing pressure, Keir Starmer announced his resignation as prime minister on 22 June. It comes after just under two years in office and means the UK will soon have its fifth prime minister in as many years. However, the next steps remain unclear. Even in the event of a smooth ‘coronation’ to a successor, the process could take several weeks.

WeekWatch - 22/06/2026

23/06/2026

Leaving your pension until “later” could cost you more than you think.
This is the power of a pension explained in 60 seconds. ⏰

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 2/6/2026

16/06/2026

The US and Iran have agreed on a framework peace agreement, announced late on Sunday and due to be signed later this week. The memorandum of understanding, which sent markets soaring on Monday morning, should see the immediate toll-free opening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Read more of last week's market updates in our latest WeekWatch: https://ow.ly/1M7450ZbO7a

WeekWatch - 15/06/2026

09/06/2026

In today's WeekWatch:

💼 The US economy added 172,000 jobs in May, almost twice what was expected. Together with the effects of higher energy costs, some analysts now expect the US central bank, the Federal Reserve (Fed), to raise interest rates this year.
📊 Index provider S&P Dow Jones Indices confirmed that it will not bend its listing rules for SpaceX. This means that the company will not automatically gain entry to the world’s most valuable stock index, the S&P 500.
🏆 A report by the European Central Bank during the week stated that gold has overtaken US government bonds as the world’s top reserve asset.
Read more here: https://ow.ly/ZYPE50Z8I2q

WeekWatch - 08.06/2026

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

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