National Savings & Investments (NS&I) & cuts
National Savings & Investments (NS&I) has been busy reducing its interest rates in recent months.
Retirement saving targets – still too low
The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has been crunching the numbers on the adequacy of pension contributions.
An update on cash savings
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) publishes a review of the cash savings market following evidence of some dubious tactics at work.
Budget 2024 Overview: Key Announcements and Tax Changes
The Autumn Statement, Labour's first in over 14 years and referred to as the "Mega Budget," has been released. Rachel Reeves has addressed various speculations and made notable announcements. Below is a clear breakdown of what was announced and when…
Take a deep breath in a year of elections
Market responses to elections should be treated with caution.
Tax Relief Rumours: Chancellor Considers Move to a Flat Rate
The announcement of The Autumn Statement on 30th October sparked speculation about potential tax increases. Chancellor Rachel Reeves suggested that the government has tough decisions to make and hinted at possible tax hikes to address a £22 billion fiscal gap.…
Dow Jones breaks through 40,000
In mid-May 2024, the Dow Jones Index crossed the 40,000 threshold for the first time.
Au-tonomy: a shiny investment or tarnished goods?
Gold is having its day in the sun, but for how long?
New British Savings Bond – worth the wait?
National Savings provides a glimpse of the new savings bond promised in the Spring Budget.