Stephen Metcalf

Investors spooked by the latest conflict in the Middle East need to be keeping a calm head, says Stephen Metcalf of Lovewell Blake Financial Planning.

A Venture Capital Trust (VCT) is basically a fund you can invest in that puts money into small, fast-growing UK businesses. The government wants to encourage this, so they give you certain tax perks along the way.

National Pension Tracing Day, 26th October 2025

The platform can transform the management of cash held by businesses.

A leading firm of financial planners is giving people the chance to take a closer look at their retirement plans as part of Pension Awareness Week, which runs from 15^th-19^th September.

A reduction in regulation announced by Rachel Reeves in her Mansion House speech is welcome, but the issue remains Britons’ attitude to risk.

Equity-Linked Structured Products offer an opportunity for more risk-averse investors to dip their toe into the stock market.

Stephen Metcalf of Lovewell Blake Financial Planning says that the Chancellor may prioritise ISA reform in her Spring Statement later this month – but is that a practical suggestion?

There are all sorts of reasons why you should be considering enhancing your pension pot before the new tax year starts in April.

Stephen Metcalf of Lovewell Blake Financial Planning says that pension-holders should avoid any knee-jerk reactions to the Budget announcement that pensions will fall under inheritance tax from 2027.

People tend to believe that the short-term volatility of the stock market makes it a risky investment, but here is an important fact:

Stephen Metcalf of Lovewell Blake Financial Planning welcomes a new FCA framework which will assess the performance of workplace defined contribution pension schemes.

One-to-one pension review appointments also on offer.

Consolidating your investments with one adviser or financial manager brings a number of advantages, says Stephen Metcalf of Lovewell Blake Financial Planning.

Workplace pensions are a crucial aspect of financial planning in the United Kingdom, providing individuals with a means to secure their financial future during retirement. For employers and employees alike, understanding how workplace pensions work is essential. In this article, we will provide you with a comprehensive overview of workplace pensions, answering common questions and addressing key topics related to employers' and employees' pension contributions.

Two newly-published reports are focussing minds on how much we all need to save for retirement, says Stephen Metcalf of Lovewell Blake Financial Planning.

We are living in a world where it is not unusual for both individuals and groups to actively look for ways to reduce our impact on the environment. For example, ‘Just Stop Oil’ has carried out a series of high-profile protests, including recently disrupting play at Wimbledon and Lords.

New regulations mean that financial services firms have had to review everything they do, says Stephen Metcalf of Lovewell Blake Financial Planning.