What we’re reading

Recent developments in Iran and the wider Middle East region have led to a rise in geopolitical risk and market unease.

As 2025 disappears into the rear-view mirror, 2026 comes over the horizon.

After months of speculation, UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves presented the Autumn Budget on 26 November, unveiling a substantial £26 billion package of tax increases, alongside targeted spending measures.

Pensioners are being advised not to make big changes to their spending in a bid to reduce the size of their estate for inheritance tax (IHT) purposes.

Last month was the anniversary of a key COVID-era moment. No, not the first lockdown … I’m instead talking about the Ever Given getting stuck in the Suez Canal.

We analyse the key measures announced in the UK Spring Statement and how they could impact personal finances, investments, and the wider economy.

The answer is that both work for Pepsi*.

Which might be a bit surprising, because we most often think of Pepsi as a worse/better alternative to Coca-Cola (delete as appropriate, we don’t take sides).

We may never know whether former Prime Minister Liz Truss was thinking “this is my moment” while her chancellor delivered the government’s growth plan.

Former President Donald Trump has retaken the White House on a policy of widespread tax cuts, reduced immigration and lessened regulation.

Labour delivered their first Budget in 14 years today, with Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivering her spending and tax plans to parliament.