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ISA Surge: Why Savers Poured £14 Billion into ISAs – and What It Means for You

In April 2025, savers across the UK did something they’ve never done before – they poured a record-breaking £14 billion into ISAs in a single month…

How Jim Slater Went from Corporate Raider to Investment Legend in 5 Steps

Jim Slater might not be as much of a household name as Warren Buffett, but for a generation of private investors in the…

UK Spending Review 2025: What Could it Mean for Private Savers and Investors?

The UK Government has just shared its latest multi-year UK Spending Review. And while most of the headlines are full of big numbers…

May 2025 Market Commentary

What a couple of months it’s been – here’s what happened and what it means for investors. Introduction April didn’t tiptoe in quietly. The big jolt…

Bank of England Base Rate Cut: What It Means for UK Households

On 8 May 2025, the Bank of England cut its base rate from 4.5% to 4.25%. It’s the second cut this year – and it’s got people asking…

Proposals to Make Mortgages More Affordable: How Could They Affect You?

The UK’s financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), is considering a shake-up of mortgage rules – with the goal of making borrowing easier and more…