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A Noisy First Quarter: What Are the Real Results? Investment markets reacted sharply to Donald Trump’s geopolitical "excursion" in Iran this March. However, when looking at the quarter as a whole, there was far less structural change than the sensationalist headlines...

A House of Lords committee has delivered a stinging critique of the government’s proposals to bring unused pension funds within the scope of Inheritance Tax (IHT). Examining the legislation within the current Finance Bill, the Economic Affairs sub-committee noted that...

A recent government announcement has confirmed that university tuition fees in England are set to rise once again, placing additional long-term financial considerations on students and their families. Post-16 Education Reform Takes Centre Stage In October, the UK...

As Summer Fades, an Autumn Budget Looms… As the warmth of summer holidays gives way to autumn, attention shifts once again to the Autumn Budget and the speculation that surrounds it. A Familiar Story of Deficits and Reversals From 2024 to 2025 In July 2024, Rachel...

Two Views of the State Pension: The Future of the Triple Lock The long-term future of the State Pension triple lock has been called into question by two respected groups of economists, raising concerns about its sustainability. What is the Triple Lock? How It Works...

The Chartwell Financial Services team recently enjoyed a busy day in Edinburgh, visiting the Aberdeen HQ. Travelling together by train, the whole team had the opportunity to tour the Aberdeen offices, meet the account managers and call handlers they work with daily,...

Recent HMRC data reveals that company cars are enjoying a revival, with a significant rise in electric vehicle (EV) adoption leading the charge. The Comeback of Company Cars A Rebound After Years of Decline Between 2015/16 and 2020/21, company car ownership fell by...

Time to Update the Wills Act 1837? It might surprise you to learn that the law governing wills in England and Wales, the Wills Act, dates back to 1837. While it has seen amendments over the years, many of its original Victorian provisions remain. This enduring legacy...

Chancellor U-turns on Winter Fuel Payment Eligibility In a significant policy shift, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has largely reversed the controversial changes made to the Winter Fuel Payment (WFP) eligibility. In July 2024, one of her initial decisions as Chancellor was...

Is Inflation Making a Comeback in the UK? The latest inflation figures for April have once again pushed beyond the Bank of England's designated target range, prompting fresh scrutiny of the UK's economic landscape. So what caused the latest inflation spike? The Bank...

15.3 Million Brits Face Future Poverty Risk Concerning new research has brought to light a significant number of individuals on a trajectory towards a retirement characterized by financial hardship. The State of UK Retirement Savings Several prominent investment...

Adult Social Care Review The first Friday of May was a whirlwind of news, creating the perfect backdrop for an announcement the government might prefer to keep under the radar: the launch of a new independent commission into adult social care in England. A Quiet...