In its MPC summary, the Bank of England said it expects inflation to rise further in the coming months In the US, the Federal Reserve is also working to slow inflation, resulting in the first rate increase since 2023 The Chancellor has sought entry to [...]

The Monetary Policy Committee voted 6–3 to leave Bank Rate unchanged at 3.75% at its July meeting The Chancellor confirmed the next Budget for 28 October 2026, alongside an Office for Budget Responsibility forecast Prime Minister Andy Burnham addressed social care reform in England and [...]

Latest government policy announcements include a 20% cut in business rates for hospitality and a cap on bus fares The latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows that UK inflation fell to 2.6% in June Oil prices fall sharply after reaching $100 [...]

Research indicates nearly nine in 10 adults are unaware that pensions will fall within IHT from 2027 Fraudsters are already exploiting confusion around the new rules, offering risky solutions to avoid IHT While the 2027 reforms will reshape how pensions are treated on death, immediate [...]

Andy Burnham officially became the leader of the Labour Party last Friday and outlined a series of key promises The government’s first major policy decision is for VAT to be removed from domestic energy bills from October Latest GDP figures from the Office for National [...]

rop in house prices for the first time this year, falling by 0.6% month-on-month London tops Europe’s leading tech spots in latest Global Tech Ecosystem Index, ranking fourth globally Households in England, Wales and Scotland are likely to see their energy bills rise by 13% [...]

Latest Office for National Statistics data show inflation slowed to 2.8% in April, down from 3.3% in March The UK agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council is estimated to add £3.7m to the economy and remove £580m in tariffs per year Prime Minister Keir Starmer [...]

Up to 70% of family wealth can be lost by the second generation without structured planning IHT changes and pension reforms could accelerate gifting and estate restructuring decisions Open communication and professional guidance improve long-term wealth preservation outcomes The world is on the brink of [...]

The average property price now stands at £299,313, which is 0.4% higher than April 2025 Last week’s local elections indicated a changing political landscape with Reform gaining considerable ground The Q2 manufacturing sector improvement was largely due to a rise in output, new orders and [...]