27 March 2026

Business owners – from optimism to uncertainty in a volatile world

At a glance Business owners have felt the mood shift in recent weeks. Optimism has dipped as global events...

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By Matthew Forbes
18 March 2026

Dividends vs salary – why getting it wrong can hurt

At a glance Now that the self-assessment deadline has passed, many directors are taking the opportunity to review how...

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By Matthew Forbes
16 March 2026

Emerging markets – the next generation…

At a glance After years in the doldrums, 2025 was a standout year for emerging market equities. 2026 has...

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By Matthew Forbes
16 March 2026

International Women’s Day: Taking charge of the financial future

At a glance  Women are set to inherit trillions of pounds due to a huge generational transfer of assets...

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By Matthew Forbes
16 March 2026

Five allowances to use before tax year end

At a glance With the rise in inflation and the freeze on income tax thresholds until at least 2031,...

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By Matthew Forbes
5 March 2026

Spring Statement – what SMEs should be thinking about

At a glance The Spring Statement has now been delivered. In truth, there is little to highlight for the...

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By Matthew Forbes
5 March 2026

Middle East conflict overshadows Spring Statement

At a glance Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered her Spring Statement against the backdrop of intensifying conflict in Iran...

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By Matthew Forbes
24 February 2026

Preparing for the unexpected: protecting your income in illness

At a glance If you are unable to work due to a serious illness or injury it can be...

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By Matthew Forbes
24 February 2026

Buy-to-let – are the tax benefits still worth it?

At a glance For years, owning a portfolio of buy-to-let properties was seen as a reliable way to earn...

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By Matthew Forbes
24 February 2026

2026 – the Year of the Horse and China’s two-speed system

At a glance Chinese New Year, the most significant annual holiday for the approximately 1.5 billion Chinese worldwide, began...

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By Matthew Forbes