Insights
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Millions of Brits living alone face £8,059 ‘singles tax’- here’s how to cut the bill
Millions of people living alone in the UK are paying over £8,000 in extra annual costs, as a hidden ‘singles tax’ drives…
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Nine countries now keep more than 80% of their reserves in gold, combined value hits €1.96T
As central banks continue to strengthen their gold reserves, official holdings have climbed above 36,000 tonnes, the highest level in 50 years.…
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Revealed: Dorset, Surrey and West Sussex are the UK’s Premium Bonds hotspots
New research has revealed the UK counties that produce the most Premium Bonds winners. The study, from Bitz.io, ranked every UK county and…
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Mid-year money MOT: how a review of your finances halfway through the year could add £40k+ to your retirement savings
With the first half of 2026 behind us, now is an ideal moment for households to pause, take stock and make small…
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Seven in 10 women worry about everyday outgoings as financial pressure threatens future resilience
Women are more likely to be worried about affording everyday outgoings over the next 12 months as day-to-day financial pressures threaten long-term savings…
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HMRC uses AI to collect £10billion in extra tax
Ian Robotham, partner in the contentious tax team at Pinsent Masons, examines HMRC’s latest annual report through the lens of tax enforcement,…
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Study reveals family offices struggle with regulatory support for crypto investment
New research* from Ocorian, the specialist global provider of services to high-net-worth individuals and family offices, financial institutions, asset managers and corporates,…
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Amount of time taken by HMRC to deal with complainants jumps 50% in the last year
Sandra Jeevan, partner and head of private client tax and trust at UHY Hacker Young, points to growing concern over HMRC’s slower…
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Standard Life enhances modelling tool to show impact of career breaks and part-time work on future retirement income
Standard Life has introduced significant enhancements to its Retirement Income Tool, including a new feature that enables scheme members to model how…
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Most affordable UK cities for a day out revealed
As the cost of living in the UK worsens, the idea of a day out for brunch, cocktails, or self-care can seem…
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