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Five changes coming to your finances under Labour

The Labour manifesto was fairly light on policy announcements or tax giveaways, instead laying out broad plans for the future and a few key changes...

Fri, 05/07/2024 - 09:09


Takeovers and buybacks supplement flatlining dividend forecasts

After flirting with a new all-time high in May, the FTSE 100 is now paddling sideways, as it awaits both the result of July’s general...

Wed, 03/07/2024 - 15:02


What were the key themes behind best and worst performing US and UK shares in the first half of 2024?

There are five clear trends to explain the big movements on the UK and US stock market in the first half of the year. They...

Tue, 02/07/2024 - 15:32


Are you a business owner or company secretary? Here are your investing options

More companies are investing spare cash in the hope of building their wealth to support future business growth. In the same way that individuals might...

Mon, 01/07/2024 - 12:12


AO World sets about delivering the goods (more profitably)

With its leading market share in major domestic appliances, AO World’s problem has never been delivering the goods, but doing so in a profitable...

Wed, 26/06/2024 - 16:43


What the merger of Alliance Trust and Witan means for investors

A blockbuster merger has been announced of two of the biggest and oldest names in the investment trust world – Alliance Trust and Witan.

The...

Wed, 26/06/2024 - 16:06


How the main parties compare on tax and personal finance

With the main political parties having set out their position on a range of tax, pensions and savings issues ahead of the General Election on...

Fri, 21/06/2024 - 09:28


Why Raspberry Pi’s IPO success bodes well for other tech firms listing in the UK

Investors of all shapes and sizes have feasted on a slice of Raspberry Pi in what is the most significant IPO for the London...

Wed, 19/06/2024 - 17:38


Brits split on key issues ahead of general election

Brits believe investing money into public services (56%), economic growth (37%) and inflation (35%) are the three most important economic issues for the main political...

Tue, 18/06/2024 - 16:37


How to combine your different pension pots

Lots of people will have multiple pensions from different employers, and it’s tricky to keep track of them all. But by taking charge of your...

Mon, 17/06/2024 - 17:21


How our personal finances have changed under a Tory Government

The Conservatives came to power in 2010, and during that time there have been a raft of changes to our personal finances. There have been...

Mon, 17/06/2024 - 14:33


How to build your first pension or expand an existing one

Creating a plan for your retirement savings now could put you in a better position later in life. You will thank yourself for getting your...

Wed, 12/06/2024 - 11:51


Investment Trust - June 2024 update

The AJ Bell IT Select list is designed to lighten your research load. There are many investment trusts out there – so we’ve narrowed the...

Fri, 07/06/2024 - 10:18


Eight reasons the British ISA is a bad idea

While Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer are focused on finding political dividing lines ahead of the 4 July general election, the Conservatives and Labour are...

Thu, 06/06/2024 - 17:35


AJ Bell’s saving and investing manifesto: Radical ISA simplification and five other key priorities for the next government

A new government with a fresh mandate post-election will have a huge opportunity to deliver lasting reforms for the benefit of savers and investors. The...

Thu, 06/06/2024 - 14:40


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