VCTs

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are vital to the UK economy, making up about 60% of private-sector jobs and serving as a key driver of innovation. (Source: IFA Magazine)

Steve Dobson, Head of Investments at GrowthInvest, and presenter of the Alternative Thinking podcast, takes a look at the importance of diversification in what is shaping up to be a landmark year for alternative investments in the UK. (Source: IFA Magazine)

In 2026, digital transformation will accelerate, making AI adoption essential rather than optional. (Source FT Adviser)

The number of UK trusts has surged, with 121,000 new registrations in the 2024/25 financial year alone. (Source: Money Marketing)

The FTSE 100’s move above 10,000 has lifted confidence that 2026 could be a turning point for London IPOs. (Source Investment Week)

“Despite the Chancellor’s 2025 Budget, the UK still falls short of truly attracting and retaining entrepreneurs.” (Source: FT Adviser)

Savers put more than £5bn into their Isas ahead of the chancellor’s 2025 autumn Budget. (FT Adviser)

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 said these hard-to-sell assets could become a “serious issue” for families once inheritance tax is applied to pensions from April 2027. It warned that beneficiaries may find it difficult to dispose

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 avoid late filing penalties. (Source: IFA Magazine)

The nil-rate band (NRB) determines the level at which inheritance tax (IHT) starts to apply. (Source: Money Marketing)