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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.
14th January 2026
Is it worth consolidating my pension?
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.
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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.
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.
5th January 2026
Week ending 2nd January 2026
Trading volumes were thin over the Christmas and New Year period, with many major exchanges closed or operating on reduced hours. As a result, market activity was subdued, and price moves were generally modest.
22nd December 2025
Week ending 19th December
As you can see from the accompanying table, it was a broadly positive week for global financial markets and, for many, the final full trading week of 2025. Monetary policy dominated the headlines, particularly in the UK, where the Bank of England (BoE) delivered its closely watched December policy decision.
17th December 2025
Market Update - 17th December 2025
This morning, UK headline CPI for November was released, coming in below expectations at 3.2%, down from 3.6% in October. The slowdown was driven by weaker food and core goods inflation, which helped ease overall price pressures.