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2nd December 2025
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Tips to navigate festive financial pressures
“Managing money during the festive season can be challenging, but careful planning could make it possible to enjoy the holidays without getting into debt.” says Jonathan Watts Lay, Director, WEALTH at work.
1st December 2025
Weekly Market Summaries
Week ending 28th November
U.S. markets ended the holiday-shortened week on a strong note, supported by a combination of encouraging Federal Reserve commentary and softer economic data that reinforced expectations for a December interest rate cut.
26th November 2025
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Budget 2025: What individuals need to know as they consider their financial future
“We’re on the brink of a generation retiring without sufficient pension savings. It is widely recognised that saving the auto enrolment minimum of 8% is not enough for a secure retirement, and that millions are on track for an inadequate retirement."
26th November 2025
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Budget 2025 Q&A video
Watch our Q&A video with our expert panel for further information on how the announcements may affect you and your financial plans.
26th November 2025
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Budget 2025
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has today delivered the Autumn Budget.
26th November 2025
Market Updates
Market Update - 26th November 2025
On Tuesday, the Confederation of British Industry published a survey showing that confidence among British retailers has fallen compared with a year ago, alongside a slowdown in retail sales. The indicator measuring how retail sales have changed over the past year slipped to -32 in November from -27 in October.
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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.
24th November 2025
Weekly Market Summaries
Week ending 21st November
As you can see from the accompanying table, financial markets broadly closed the week in the red, despite positive corporate earnings and the resumed released of U.S. economic data. Concerns linger around lofty AI valuations and aggressive capital expenditure plans across the sector.
19th November 2025
Market Updates
Market Update - 19th November 2025
On Wednesday, UK headline CPI for October came in at 3.6%, easing slightly from the 3.8% peak saw through July, August, and September. This marks the first deceleration in price growth in five months.
17th November 2025
Weekly Market Summaries
Week ending 14th November
As shown in the accompanying table, financial markets mostly closed the week higher. They started on firmer ground after last week’s volatility, which was driven by the prolonged U.S. government shutdown and concerns over stretched big-tech valuations
12th November 2025
Market Updates
Market Update - 12th November 2025
Markets bounced back on Monday, shaking off last week’s tech-driven slump as optimism grew that a U.S. government shutdown may soon be resolved. In the U.S. the S&P 500 gained 1.5% whilst the tech heavy Nasdaq jumped up 2.3%, as investors piled back into tech stocks to take advantage of last week’s pull back.
10th November 2025
Weekly Market Summaries
Week ending 7th November
As you can see from the accompanying table, global equity markets experienced a softer week, with most major indices heading toward modest losses. Market sentiment was unsettled early in the week by renewed discussion around technology valuations and lingering uncertainty over the government shutdown in Washington.
10th November 2025
Market Outlook
Market Outlook - Autumn 2025
