Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves outlined the Government’s financial plans for the next five years. The measures, which will raise up to £40 billion for public finances, aim to “restore economic stability” and put “more pounds in people’s pockets”.

On 30 October 2024, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced the UK Government’s Autumn Budget alongside the Office of Budget Responsibility’s economic and fiscal forecast. The measures aim to raise more than £40 billion in taxes, plugging an alleged £22 billion black hole ...

Saving for your child’s university education requires careful planning and budgeting. By starting early, considering investment opportunities, encouraging your child to save, looking for scholarships and bursaries, and planning, you can make saving for university a manageable goal and give your child the best possible start in life.

What is the cost of university?

It costs roughly £66,560 to go to university in the UK. This figure comes from tuition fees costing most students £9,250 a year. As most courses last around 3 years, this amoun...

Cybercriminals use a wide range of tactics to con people out of their money. Stay one step ahead with these five crucial tips to avoid financial scams.

1. Stay informed

Knowing how to spot a financial scam is your first line of defence. Fraudsters are constantly changing their tactics so regularly educating yourself about common approaches like phishing, identity fraud and romance scams are crucial to staying one step ahead.

Action Fraud and other consumer protection organisations offer a wealth of valuable resources and updates on emer...

As a parent, you want to do everything you can to ensure that your children have a bright and secure future. One way to do this is by investing on their behalf. Not only can they start adulthood with some savings, but getting children involved early with saving also helps them learn important lessons about money.

The earlier you start investing, the better. Time is a powerful tool when it comes to investing, and the longer you have, the more time your money has to grow. Even if you can only contribute a small amount each month, starting ear...

Harry and Sam have been staying with Harry’s dad in his two-bedroomed terrace for just over a year while they save up a deposit for their first house. The lack of space and privacy has proved challenging to say the least and would now like to start searching for their own house.

Despite having saved up a good deposit, friends have warned the couple they would have no chance of getting a mortgage due to their working situation. Sam is a self-employed, successful roofer, but has only been working for himself for two years. His friends have to...

Searching for your first home can be an overwhelming experience, but when it’s the biggest purchase of your life, you need to ensure that it’s right for you. There are so many things to consider, so to help you with one of the biggest decisions in your life, we have drawn up some helpful tips and guidance when finding your first home.

Start with an open mind

There is the danger of becoming too fixated on certain locations or certain properties. It’s important to be open when searching for your first home, ensuring that you’re considering...

Seeking advice on how to look after your money may not be as fun as the immediate thrill of spending it, but it could be a rewarding decision in the long run.

Investing can be a daunting task, especially if you're not sure where to start, that’s where advice can be handy. A financial adviser can help you understand your financial situation, develop an investment plan, and choose the right investments for your needs to meet your goals.

Value of investment advice

Assess where to invest – Getting advice from a financial adviser can expose...

Don’t put it off

Retirement can often seem a long way off – but the choices you make before you stop working can have an enormous impact on the kind of life you enjoy when you finally call time on the nine to five. Our trusted and highly-skilled team of advisers are on hand to give you the best possible advice, making a potentially stressful process far easier.

There are several considerations you need to take into account as part of that planning process. So, we’ve put together a quick checklist to make sure that the decisions you make ...