Spring Statement reaction
For those who were hoping for high profile policy announcements in this year’s Spring Statement, the Chancellor was clear that they would be disappointed.
Middle East conflict
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.
Should annuities once again be part of your retirement income planning?
Higher rates and changes to inheritance tax rules mean that more retirees are considering annuities – but it is important to balance the certainty they provide against their lack of flexibility, says Chris Egmore of Lovewell Blake Financial Planning
Advisory fuel rates for company cars
New company car advisory fuel rates have been published and took effect from 1 March 2026.
Tying the knot? Time for some financial transparency
For those who got engaged on Valentine’s Day, an honest conversation about money should be high on their list of priorities, says Will Gaines of Lovewell Blake Financial Planning
TV antiques expert revealed as speaker at Halesworth farmers evening
A leading gunsmith and TV antiques expert has been revealed as the speaker at the first joint Lovewell Blake/NFU Farmers’ Evening of 2026, which takes place at Halesworth Golf Club on Wednesday 4th March.
Investing for the greater good
In light of pressing global issues such as climate change, health and wellness, cruelty-free beauty, and medical research—including the fight against diseases like cancer—investors are rethinking how they want their money to work for them.
Reporting requirements in new Charities SORP shine light in importance of robust reserves policy
With new rules on the reporting of reserves contained in the new Charities SORP, it is more important than ever that charities’ reserves policies reflect their current needs.