Article Reading Time: 4 minutes For investors seeking tax-efficient exposure to early-stage, high-growth UK businesses, the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) remains one of the most compelling government-backed investment initiatives. Introduced in 1994, EIS was...
Article Reading Time: 5 minutes When Rachel Reeves stepped into 11 Downing Street as Chancellor, she inherited much more than a fancy office. She inherited a public finances with structural challenges: elevated debt, weak growth, rising interest burdens, and the...
Article Reading Time: 5 minutes The government’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) programme is set to transform how landlords report their rental income. While the initiative aims to modernise the tax system and reduce errors, many landlords will feel the impact in terms of...
Article Reading Time: 5 minutes As the UK approaches the Autumn Budget 2025, scheduled for 26th November, markets are bracing themselves for one of the most critical fiscal events of the year. Against a backdrop of stubborn inflation, rising borrowing costs, and...
Article Reading Time: 5 minutes The UK’s public finances are once again in the spotlight as new borrowing figures highlight both short-term improvements and long-term challenges. With the Autumn Budget 2025 fast approaching, investors and businesses alike are asking...
Article Reading Time: 5 minutes The latest UK inflation rates have once again surprised markets. After a steady decline for much of 2024, July 2025 saw inflation climb back up to 3.8% year-on-year, its highest level in over a year. While not at the crisis peaks seen...
Article Reading Time: 4 minutes The UK Labour tax changes in 2025 are reshaping the landscape for investors, business owners, and high-net-worth individuals. With reforms already implemented and others scheduled for 2026–27, investors must understand the implications...
Article Reading Time: 5 minutes When gold prices fall, many investors instinctively worry about portfolio stability. For decades, gold has been considered a safe-haven asset—a store of value during economic uncertainty. However, like any asset, gold is not immune to...
Article Reading Time: 5 minutes The Bank of England (BoE) is widely expected to cut interest rates this Thursday (8 August 2025), marking the fifth reduction since August 2024. If confirmed, this will bring the base rate down to 4%, the lowest level since March 2023....
Article Reading Time: 4 minutes Alternative investment platform Masterworks, known for letting investors buy fractional shares in multimillion-pound artworks, has launched a new offering: the Artwork IRA. While this product is tailored to US investors using...
