Starmer Warns of ‘Painful’ Budget

Starmer Warns of ‘Painful’ Budget

There is always lots of speculation about what we might face ahead of a Budget, but it has gone into overdrive this year with a new government. And we are getting big hints from the top of some ‘painful’ announcements about to hit home. Sir Keir Starmer’s speech...
Do I Need Financial Advice?

Do I Need Financial Advice?

It’s the question millions of people ask themselves and no wonder as just a quarter of the population seek professional financial advice.  That leaves three quarters of UK adults, some 39million people, not taking any form of professional advice or guidance around...
King’s Speech – Confirms Pension Schemes Bill

King’s Speech – Confirms Pension Schemes Bill

It’s business as usual for the pensions industry as King Charles confirmed at the state opening of parliament that the Pension Schemes Bill would be introduced, a policy already in motion from the previous government. Many in the industry had expected the Labour...
Industry Facing Ageing Crisis

Industry Facing Ageing Crisis

An age crisis is brewing in the financial advice market. No it’s not that people are leaving it too late to start planning their finances for a comfortable later life, although it is vital they start their journey early. It’s the shocking revelation that the average...