And so, it begins! Donald Trump’s Presidential victory heralded the return of headline risk thanks to his off-the-cuff comments – nor has he changed his love of tariffs, or his method of communicating them (social media).
Many companies in the UK operate a Save As You Earn (SAYE) share plan often known as Sharesave, which provides employees with a tax efficient way to invest in their company’s shares.
24th July 2025
Share plans play an integral part in any reward and benefits strategy. They are designed to encourage longer term saving which can result in greater financial wellbeing. Jonathan Watts-Lay, Director, WEALTH at work answers some questions on the key things to understand if your workplace offers share plans.
The journey to retirement, once a relatively straightforward path, has become increasingly complex, particularly since the advent of pension freedoms in 2015. While these freedoms offer unprecedented flexibility, they also introduce challenges, especially concerning how individuals manage their accumulated savings at the point of retirement.
17th July 2025
Trade figures for August between the United States and China suggested this week that global supply chains may be shifting in response to the latest round of American tariffs.
10th September 2025
Eurozone inflation edged up to 2.1% in August, keeping it broadly in line with the European Central Bank’s 2% target after several months of stability.
3rd September 2025
Not long after President Trump imposed a 25% penalty on India over its purchases of Russian oil and weapons, a new wave of tariffs - this time 50% on Indian goods - come into force. Economists warn that such steep trade barriers could weigh heavily on Indian workers, many of whom are employed in labour-intensive export facing industries
28th August 2025