Trust registrations surge to 835,000 as IHT pressures intensify
The number of UK trusts has surged, with 121,000 new registrations in the 2024/25 financial year alone. (Source: Money Marketing)
‘Adoption of AI will no longer be optional’
In 2026, digital transformation will accelerate, making AI adoption essential rather than optional. (Source FT Adviser)
Deep Dive: UK IPO market to emerge from ‘deep freeze’ as FTSE 100 celebrates new record
The FTSE 100’s move above 10,000 has lifted confidence that 2026 could be a turning point for London IPOs. (Source Investment Week)
Start, scale and stay – is the government really backing entrepreneurs?
“Despite the Chancellor’s 2025 Budget, the UK still falls short of truly attracting and retaining entrepreneurs.” (Source: FT Adviser)
More than £5bn went into Isas ahead of Budget
Savers put more than £5bn into their Isas ahead of the chancellor’s 2025 autumn Budget. (FT Adviser)
IHT ‘fundamentally changes’ risk profile of commercial property in Sipps
Analysis by Bowmore Financial Planning, using data from the Financial Conduct Authority, found that 54,387 self-invested personal pension plans currently hold commercial property. Bowmore
Taxpayers urged to meet January tax deadline to avoid penalties
With the 31 January deadline for submitting tax returns for the 2024-25 tax year approaching fast, BDO is urging taxpayers to act quickly to
Planning around a frozen nil-rate band
The nil-rate band (NRB) determines the level at which inheritance tax (IHT) starts to apply. (Source: Money Marketing)
