Life Assurance Tips
When considering life assurance to cover your family, loans, mortgages and children, it’s essential to make informed decisions to protect your loved ones financially. Here are some tips: Assess Your Needs Evaluate your financial responsibilities, including outstanding loans, mortgages, and future education expenses for children. Determine the amount of coverage needed to safeguard your […]
Powers of attorney move one step closer to the digital age
The administration of lasting powers of attorney (LPA) is on its way to becoming fully online. In an ideal world, you should have an LPA (or its Scottish or Northern Ireland equivalent) sitting beside your will. The absence of either can complicate matters considerably for your family. Without a will, the distribution of your estate […]
Britain launches brand-new financial technology investment fund
The UK recently set up a new investment initiative that is aimed at helping support growth-stage financial technology (FinTech) firms until they can become entities which are publicly traded. The move aims to improve Britain’s international reputation as an important hub for FinTech investment.
UK energy firms urge PM to prioritise green investments
More than 100 major energy companies in the UK have united to urge Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to make investments in green energy a government priority.
G7 puts gas investments back in place
G7, the Group of Seven wealthy nations recently returned support for investments in gas into its communique. While not thought of as a permanent step to become less reliant on Russian energy, the move has been received poorly by climate activists who state it could hurt world environmental goals.
UK inheritors to face debt before IHT
Inheritance tax (IHT) is a mandatory government levy that must be paid by beneficiaries on a person’s estate when they die, if it exceeds the nil-band rate. Due to the recent spike in property value here in the UK, a greater number of Britons inheriting a home are facing IHT bills than ever before.
UK ranks among worst countries for retirement
A recent survey regarding retirement around the world has seen the United Kingdom place in the top 10 worst countries, ranking ninth overall. Britain recorded low rankings in multiple categories included in the research, such as gross pension replacement rate, old-age income poverty rate and older people’s income in comparison to the average UK wage. […]
UK tech company draws global investment
Despite the current energy crisis, UK technology and supply firm Octopus Energy is focusing on growth after its fundraising efforts increase its value to almost $5bn (£3.7m).
North East constabulary advises on investment fraud
In a recent warning, crime reduction officer for the North East Division, PC Mike Urquhart, advised UK consumers on the pitfalls of investment scams.
Survey reveals UK investor stance on green policies
A recent survey of 857 investors based here in the United Kingdom has uncovered their attitude towards environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) investing, along with their view of the government’s current climate policy.
