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Investment market update: December 2025

Published: January 7, 2026 by Jennifer Armstrong

After a year filled with uncertainty and rising trade tensions, markets were calmer in December 2025. Find out what may have affected the performance of your portfolio at the end of the year. Market volatility eased in December 2025 Markets … Continue reading

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4 key Budget announcements that could affect landlords

Published: by Jennifer Armstrong

From introducing a “mansion tax” to creating a separate tax for property income, the November 2025 Budget included several announcements that could affect landlords. Here’s what you need to know about four key changes. 1. Property income will be taxed … Continue reading

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Treasury rules set to regulate the crypto market from 2027. Here’s what you need to know

Published: by Jennifer Armstrong

The government (15 December 2025) has revealed plans to regulate cryptocurrencies in a similar way to other financial products. Find out what this means for investors and what to consider before you make crypto part of your investment portfolio. As … Continue reading

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Why business owners may want to consider a pension alongside their exit strategy

Published: by Jennifer Armstrong

When you’re building a business, you might have little time to think about other aspects of your long-term finances. However, overlooking your pension in favour of your business could leave you in a difficult situation when you want to retire. … Continue reading

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How fiscal drag could harm your finances as the government extends tax freezes

Published: by Jennifer Armstrong

When chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the Budget in November 2025, you might have breathed a sigh of relief that Income Tax rates weren’t increasing. However, fiscal drag could still harm your finances over the long term. Fiscal drag occurs when … Continue reading