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Scandalous though it may sound, cyber-criminals are using the coronavirus crisis to prey on unsuspecting individuals. Security experts have said they have se...

The effects of the government enforced isolation period will be felt across the whole nation. It’s going to be difficult for all of us to spend three weeks (...

With the pace of the Covid-19 pandemic accelerating in the UK, new Chancellor Rishi Sunak has introduced a raft of measures designed to help businesses, thei...

As Europe faces its greatest public health challenge in recent history, Chancellor Rishi Sunak released his first Budget. As you would expect, much of the Bu...

Introduction So was it the Coronavirus Budget, or the Infrastructure Budget? Or was it, as the Chancellor declared at the end of his speech, the ‘people’s Bu...

A new polymer ‘‘Turner’’ £20 note entered circulation at the end of February which the Bank of England claims is its most secure banknote ever. The new note ...

Stock markets across the world have fallen sharply because of fears over the economic impact of the coronavirus as the number of cases continues to rise. The...

The daffodils and crocuses are beginning to appear, the trees are blossoming and the days are getting lighter. Spring is definitely on its way. Traditionally...

You may have seen lots of literature already about the end of the tax year. But if you’ve not yet taken any action, now is the time to do so to protect your ...

Market timing is an investing strategy where investors move their money in and out of the market to try and avoid losses before they happen and buy-in at the...

Robin Hood Festival in Sherwood Forest During the first week of August each year, in celebration of Nottinghamshire’s legendary outlaw, Sherwood Forest is tr...

With the government’s first budget set for 11 March, we wanted to take a look at some of the main measures that are expected to be included. Will the Conserv...

At the moment, only those who are married or who are registered civil partners are exempt from paying inheritance tax (IHT) on money or property left to them...

There has been much talk in the financial press recently of proposed changes to the threshold for the tapered annual allowance from £110,000 to £150,000. The...

Financial planning… Isn’t that based on cold, hard facts and scientific reasoning? Surely feelings  and emotions don’t have much to do with investing? We thi...

The debate about whether a passive or an active investment strategy produces a better return for investors is one that has rumbled amongst financial planners...

Some people object to insurance on the principle that it may not provide any tangible benefits: an insurance policy only pays out if the event occurs that it...

Company directors and owners of SMEs make plans and do forecasts all the time. Cash flow forecasts, SWOT analyses, plans for renewals and refurbishment; ther...

With the Conservative’s having won their largest majority since 1987, we thought now would be a good time to reflect on some of the pledges made during the e...

The tax year will end on April 5th. Are you confident that you have made appropriate preparations and maximised your tax allowances? Here are some of the all...