Family & Life Money

• Nov9 Nov 09, 2026 A Small Investment Loss Can Feel Big: What to Consider Before Selling A £5 dip on a first £300 investment can unsettle new investors. Separate short-term movement from your goals, cash needs and comfort with risk.
• Nov9 Nov 09, 2026 Three UK Companies That Show Why Neglected Shares Can Draw Value Investors Frasers, Barratt Redrow and Ryanair illustrate different routes to value, from cost control to land assets. Each also carries risks investors should w...
• Nov8 Nov 08, 2026 VCTs and UK Tech Start-Ups: Potential, Costs and Key Rules VCTs offer access to early-stage UK businesses, with tax relief and tax-free returns, but high fees, long timelines and business failures call for car...
• Nov8 Nov 08, 2026 Quarterly Tax Payments Could Reshape Cash Flow for UK Small Businesses A planned shift to in-year tax payments could bring bills forward for millions of UK taxpayers, with cash-flow pressures and a difficult transition to...
• Nov7 Nov 07, 2026 Amazon’s Flywheel: How Customer Focus Built Businesses Beyond Retail Amazon’s growth has rested on reinvesting in lower prices, better service and shared infrastructure, from Prime and advertising to AWS.
• Nov7 Nov 07, 2026 Lagarde’s Early Departure Raises Questions About ECB Leadership and French Debt Christine Lagarde’s planned exit comes as French borrowing costs rise, putting a premium on clear communication from the ECB during the succession.
• Nov6 Nov 06, 2026 Budget changes: what workers, borrowers, pensioners and ISA savers need to know Frozen tax thresholds may trim wage gains, while student loan rules, Pension Credit and ISA limits shape what households keep.
• Nov6 Nov 06, 2026 France’s Debt Strain Raises Questions About the Eurozone’s Resilience France faces high debt costs, persistent deficits and social strain, though default looks unlikely. The pressure leaves investors weighing risk agains...
• Nov6 Nov 06, 2026 Binance’s $6.3 Billion Crypto Theft Highlights Risks Beyond Bitcoin’s Price A major exchange theft raises questions about crypto custody, recovery and the risks investors take when trading and storing assets in one place.
• Nov6 Nov 06, 2026 Six Luxury Advent Calendars for Food, Fragrance and Beauty Lovers From British cheeses to Diptyque scents, these six calendars range from £175 to £420 and offer distinct ways to mark December.
• Nov6 Nov 06, 2026 Three Winter Stays That Make Family Ski Trips Easier From St. Moritz to the French Alps, these stays pair winter scenery and skiing with activities and facilities for different ages.
• Nov6 Nov 06, 2026 Portfolio Rebalancing, Broker Fees and Retirement Flexibility: Money Decisions to Review A closer look at rebalancing trade-offs, brokerage fee plans and retirement withdrawal research for non-US investors.
• Nov6 Nov 06, 2026 Cash ISA or Stocks and Shares ISA? Choosing What to Do With £20,000 The £20,000 annual cash ISA limit remains. Weigh easy access and certainty against long-term investment risk, and transfer ISA money through providers...
• Nov5 Nov 05, 2026 UK House Price Forecasts Point to a 2027 Dip, With Big Regional Differences Savills forecasts a 1.5% UK price fall in 2027, but expects gains in several northern regions, Scotland and Wales.
• Nov5 Nov 05, 2026 UK Interest Rates Rise to 4% as Inflation Pressure Builds The Bank of England raised its base rate to 4%. Here’s what the decision could mean for mortgage borrowers, inflation and the outlook for rates.
• Nov4 Nov 04, 2026 Power of Attorney: Choosing Someone to Handle Decisions if You Can’t A power of attorney names someone to act on your behalf. Learn how financial, medical and limited powers work, and why choosing an agent matters.
• Nov3 Nov 03, 2026 Premium Research Pricing, Renewal Locks and Access Dates Explained Compare three plans, understand the 2026 access and renewal dates, and check the refund, downgrade and upgrade rules before joining.
• Nov2 Nov 02, 2026 AI Spending Faces a New Test as Investors Demand Clearer Returns A tech selloff has shifted attention from AI promises to spending, earnings and evidence that the investment can pay off.
• Nov2 Nov 02, 2026 Buy-to-Let After the Budget: How Higher Rental Taxes Could Affect Landlord Returns From April 2027, higher rental income tax rates could trim landlords’ returns. Here’s what the examples show and what to weigh before selling or expan...
• Nov2 Nov 02, 2026 November Premium Bonds draw awards two £1 million prizes and 6.5 million smaller wins Two holders won £1 million each in November. The draw includes 6,575,175 prizes, and winners can check online, in the app or through Alexa.
• Nov2 Nov 02, 2026 Diamonds Are Forever, but Their Resale Value Often Isn't Natural diamond prices have fallen sharply as lab-grown stones take over. Here's what that means for buyers, sellers and anyone hoping to invest.