Budget 2026: What John Healey's First Budget Means for Household Money
From a £100 energy payment to the quiet handover of business rates revenue to mayors, here is what John Healey's first Budget actually changes for UK households.
Inheritance
The Pension Your Child Can't Touch Until 2082: Why Junior SIPPs Are Catching On
A growing number of UK parents are paying into pensions their children cannot touch until at least 57, betting on six decades of compounding and a tax system that stays broadly favourable.
The 2027 Pension Inheritance Tax Change: What UK Families Need to Know Before It's Too Late
From April 2027, unused pension funds will be brought into inheritance tax for the first time, with effective combined tax rates potentially reaching 67% — here is what UK families need to understand and consider before the rules change.
Direct Cremation Plans: The Solution to Rising Funeral Costs?
A direct cremation plan is a low-cost option where the body is cremated without a funeral service, and the ashes are then returned to the family.
Building Lasting Financial Security: How Trusts Protect Family Wealth Across Generations
Trusts offer families sophisticated legal frameworks for protecting long-term savings while maintaining control over how wealth is distributed across generations.