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Piggy bank cash

What is the 10/5/3 rule of investment?

Weighing up personal finance or investment management decisions can be daunting if you don’t have a strong financial background. This

Stock market data

What does stock market reaction to tariffs mean for UK pensions and savings?

The US government’s decision to introduce trade tariffs has resulted in significant stock market turbulence – but what does this

Housing market

Sharp rise reported in buy-to-let mortgages

Anyone property investment planning in Cheshire will have noted a big increase in buy-to-let mortgages across the UK.

uk economy boost

Saving in the UK: Where do you rank?

New data published by the Bank of England has assessed the health of savings in the UK.

Technology investment

Could PISCES herald a UK capital markets revolution?

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has laid out plans for a new platform to facilitate the trading of shares in

autumn budget

Campaign to increase £25,000 cash ISA allowance

There are mounting calls for the Government to increase the ISA (Individual Savings Account) allowance.

Pensions Advice

What do the UK’s new pension inheritance rules mean?

With most workplace pensions due to attract inheritance tax (IHT) from 2027, what are the best options for Britain’s older

defence stocks

Defence boost for Shropshire economy

Babcock International has confirmed a £1 billion five-year contract extension with the Ministry of Defence.

ms retail

Major brand confirms £50m investment in North West

Marks & Spencer (M&S) has committed £50 million to its North West region property portfolio.

Parliament

How will the Chancellor’s Spring Statement affect you?

Last week saw the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, issue the Government’s Spring Statement. Whether you are investment planning

Inflation

Inflation returns?

2025’s first set of inflation numbers were higher than expected, but more rises are coming. The UK has experienced an

Chester centre

New research shows Chester scores highly amongst UK cities for investment

The city of Chester has recently appeared in a list of the top 10 UK cities to live in and