New data released through a Freedom of Information request shows that over five years, the number of savers opting to access their pension flexibly ahead of retirement has increased by 18%. Why are so many choosing to dip into their pension pots early rather than waiting until full retirement age?

Some people are buying to live in their homes, others for investment. Overall, while there’s been short-term fluctuation, the UK property market remains on an upward trajectory. Why is the UK property market still booming?

On 18 March 2025, the UK welfare system reached a turning point. Liz Kendall, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, firmly announced in Parliament a ‘surgical’ reform of the social security system, aiming to strip £5 billion annually from public welfare spending. The sweeping reforms targets 34 different benefits, from disability allowances to chronic illness support.

The US administration recently announced a plan targeting more than 20 economies with the largest trade deficits with the US, claiming unfair trade practices are harming American interests. In addition, the US plans to impose a 10% baseline tariff on nearly all imports from HMRC first introduced the concept of Making Tax Digital (MTD) in 2015, with the aim of phasing out paper-based tax returns and shifting to digital submissions via approved software — ushering in a system