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2nd February 2026
Week ending 30th January
As you can see from the accompanying table it was broadly a positive week for global financial markets. Central bank meetings, geopolitical developments and a heavy rotation of tech earnings were in focus.
28th January 2026
Market Update - 28th January 2026
This week, investors are focused on the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting, which began on Tuesday and concludes this evening UK time with an interest-rate decision. Rates currently sit within the range of 3.5-3.75%.
26th January 2026
Week ending 23rd January
Global markets closed the week modestly lower, though sentiment improved as geopolitical tensions eased and investors took comfort from pockets of encouraging economic data.
21st January 2026
Top tips for those retiring in 2026
“Planning how to pay for retirement is one of the biggest financial decisions people make. It is important individuals understand all the options available, make informed decisions and avoid making expensive mistakes with their hard-earned savings,” says Jonathan Watts-Lay, Director, WEALTH at work
21st January 2026
Market Update - 21st January 2026
For the first time since September, UK inflation has risen. Headline CPI came in for the month of December at 3.4%, with an increase in tobacco prices accounting for a large portion of the latest rise, alongside rising food costs.
19th January 2026
Week ending 16th January
Global markets ended the week in a more cautious mood after a strong start to January, with equities consolidating near record highs as investors digested earnings, shifting policy signals, and renewed geopolitical noise. In the U.S., major indices briefly touched fresh highs before easing back.
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How ‘Save As You Earn’ share plan savers can avoid an unnecessary tax bill
Many companies in the UK operate a Save As You Earn (SAYE) share plan often known as Sharesave, which provides employees with a tax efficient way to invest in their company’s shares.
14th January 2026
Is it worth consolidating my pensions?
Whether you have all your pension information, or if you have recently found all your pensions using our quick ‘How to’ steps, now’s the time to explore your next move.
14th January 2026
Market Update - 14th January 2026
Over in Iran, what started as anger over the sharp collapse of the Iranian rial has broadened into a wave of dissatisfaction with the country’s leadership more generally, with protests and fatalities characterising the past few weeks.
13th January 2026
Staying scam aware
Confirmed cases of unauthorised fraud has seen an increase of 14% in 2024. With the strain on household budgets due to the cost of living, it’s easier than ever for fraudsters to take advantage.
12th January 2026
Week ending 9th January 2026
This week in China, headline CPI for December rose 0.8% year-on-year, while core inflation - excluding volatile categories such as food and energy - held at 1.2%. Although core inflation reached its highest level in 20 months, it remains below policymakers’ 2% target, suggesting that underlying price pressures are still relatively subdued.
12th January 2026
How to find your lost pensions
There are lots of reasons why you could have lost track of your pensions pots or end up with multiple pots spread across various providers.
7th January 2026
Market update - 7th January 2026
With scant economic data for investors to pour over as the new year gets started, all eyes have turned to the recent U.S.-Venezuela upheaval. On Saturday, the world woke to news that President Donald Trump had authorised a raid of Venezuela overnight, capturing the current President Maduro and his wife on alleged narco-terrorism charges.