With more than 1.8 million confirmed cases of coronavirus worldwide and fears that up 80% of the UK population will fall ill as a result of the global pandemic, many people are looking to their insurance providers to clarify what will and won’t be covered. If...
World Book Night – a national celebration of the joy of books and reading – turns ten this year. On the night of 23 April, tens of thousands of free books will be handed out to organisations across the country. The event is run by the...
We’re now well into spring but rather than enjoying the Great British countryside, you likely find yourself cooped up indoors. With much of the country in lockdown, you might find yourself turning to the comfort of a good book. If so, why not stay engaged with...
We’ve now entered a new tax year. Whilst some changes were made during the 2020 Budget, other allowances and exemptions have stayed the same. Planning can help you make the most out of your finances over the next 12 months. So, which allowance should you...
After delays and resignation, the Budget was finally delivered on March 11th. The announcements made could have an impact on your personal finances and businesses, as well as affecting where public spending goes. The Budget 2020 document is over 100 pages long, so we’ve put...
While the coronavirus pandemic has affected the health of hundreds of thousands of people worldwide, it has also had a devastating effect on small and medium-sized businesses in the UK and beyond. Following a £12 billion package of measures announced in the Budget, the Chancellor has...
Throughout February there was one key global headline that had an impact on stocks, the coronavirus. What began in China a couple of months ago has spread across the world, including Europe, by the end of February. The International Air Transport Association has already warned that...
If you find yourself with a lump sum – perhaps through an inheritance, a bonus or because an investment has matured – you may be wondering what you should do with it. One of the common questions that we’re asked is ‘should I pay off my...
The difficulties experienced by millennials looking to get onto the housing ladder are well-documented. But as first-time buyers struggle with a lack of affordable housing and the difficulty in saving a deposit, different challenges face those at the other end of the housing market: so-called...
Financial planning is essential at all stages of life. Speaking to an adviser can help you focus on your financial goals and give you the means to achieve them. But the hard work doesn’t stop once the plan is in place. It’s just as essential that...
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