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From Geopolitical Headlines to Markets
Recent developments in Iran and the wider Middle East region have led to a rise in geopolitical risk and market unease.
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Fear & Greed – A Market Update by RBC Brewin Dolphin
As 2025 disappears into the rear-view mirror, 2026 comes over the horizon.
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Autumn Budget
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.
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Pensioners advised not to make drastic changes to retirement plans because of potential IHT changes
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.
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Sails and sales
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.
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UK Spring Statement 2025: What it means for your money
We analyse the key measures announced in the UK Spring Statement and how they could impact personal finances, investments, and the wider economy.
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What do these two characters have in common?
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).
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Is this a moment?
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.
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US Election Update
Former President Donald Trump has retaken the White House on a policy of widespread tax cuts, reduced immigration and lessened regulation.
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Autumn Budget
Labour delivered their first Budget in 14 years today, with Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivering her spending and tax plans to parliament.