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24/10/2026

There are several proactive steps you can take ahead of winter to lower your tariff.

23/10/2026

Consumer confidence in the UK has fallen at the fastest rate outside the Covid pandemic since the 2016 Brexit vote. Read more in this article from The Guardian ahead of the Autumn Budget next week.

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Economic fallout from war in Middle East adds to pressures on consumers and on chancellor before budget

16/10/2026

How does the seven-year rule work when it comes to inheritance tax? This article takes a closer look at what it means and how taper relief work for gifts made three to seven years before death.

Gifts made less than seven years before death may be liable for inheritance tax under the seven-year rule – but how the rule is applied is less well known

15/10/2026

“I don’t need protection if I’m young and healthy.” Reality: circumstances can change fast. This article explores the facts behind the top protection misconceptions and how the right policy can financially protect you and your family from the potentially devastating impact of a serious accident, illness, or death.

You’ve probably bought insurance to cover your home, holidays, car, pet, or even your mobile phone. Yet many of us fail to financially protect ourselves and our families from the potentially devastating impact of a serious accident, illness, or death. While thinking about getting ill or dying may ...

14/10/2026

Former pensions minister, Sir Steve Webb, has proposed a new prepay social care scheme that would see people aged 40 and over, including pensioners, paying towards their social care before they actually need it.

The suggested model is designed to tackle one of the biggest financial fears facing older people: the risk of having to use their life savings and assets to pay for care.

Read more about the proposal in this article by The Herald.

Former pensions minister Sir Steve Webb says a pension-style social care scheme could help people protect their savings from care costs.

08/10/2026

HMRC has clarified some of the rules regarding taking lump sums from pensions savings. Read this article to learn more.

The group explained how your pension lump sums are taxed

06/10/2026

Research has found that nearly 40% of adults would consider using property wealth to boost retirement income. Explore the pros and cons of this option and the alternatives to think about in this article from Money Week.

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Equity release is one way of funding later life if you’re facing a retirement shortfall – but there are alternatives which could work better

06/10/2026

John Healey is soon to be announcing his Budget this month and investors are nervously waiting to find out what the autumn Budget has in store for them. First and foremost, nothing is set in stone and it is important not to act on speculation. Here Investor's Chronical looks at practical steps you can take to protect your assets as the chancellor eyes tax rises – and maybe a tax cut.

Practical steps you can take to protect your assets as the chancellor eyes tax rises – and maybe a tax cut

03/09/2026

If you’re thinking about what you’ll leave behind for your loved ones, now’s a good time to review your estate plan and make sure your wishes are clear. Many of us spend a lifetime building up wealth in the hope we can eventually leave it to our children and grandchildren. But despite the best intentions, some of the assets you leave can turn out to be more of a burden than a blessing. In this article The Telegraph explains the five worst assets to leave to your children and why.

A well-intentioned inheritance can quickly become a financial burden

27/08/2026

A recent survey by Standard Life found that common misunderstandings about pension rules can lead to financially devastating pension scams. Learn more about how to spot pension scam red flags in this article from Which?

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