28
Aug
2026

4 destinations that are perfect for exploring this autumn

As the main summer holiday season usually ends in early September, this can be a great time to make your own travel plans. The “shoulder season” in September and October sits between the peak holiday time of summer and the off-peak time of winter. Choosing this autumn window for your holiday means you can often avoid the crowds and usually enjoy a more ambient temperature than the full-on heat often experienced in August. Plus, it can mean it’s easier to visit major attractions without endless queueing. Read on to discover four destinations that you might like to consider exploring in the coming months. 1. Malta Malta is one of the best Mediterranean destinations to visit in the autumn months, as...
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28
Aug
2026

2 upcoming ISA changes you should be aware of

Key changes are being made to ISAs in April 2027, and they could affect how you use the tax-efficient wrapper. You might have read in the news or heard that the ISA allowance is being cut or that tax will now apply to cash savings. While there is some truth in these statements, without further details they’re misleading. To cut through the sometimes confusing headlines, we explain the two changes you should be aware of. ISAs are a popular and tax-efficient way to save and invest An ISA provides a tax-efficient way for people in the UK to save and invest. Typically, the interest or investment returns you earn from money held in an ISA won’t be liable for tax....
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28
Aug
2026

Why spotting a financial scam could be harder than you think

Most people are confident they could spot a scam if they were targeted. However, it could be more difficult than you think, especially as fraudsters are increasingly using sophisticated techniques to mislead victims. According to a survey from Which? (7 April 2025), 9 in 10 people believe they could identify a scam email or text. Yet, it only takes a single oversight to become a victim. 1 in 7 people say they’re sent scam emails a few times a week, so it’s easy to see how you could overlook a red flag you’d usually recognise. The consequences of falling victim to a scam could be devastating. An article from the BBC (15 June 2026) notes that scammers stole almost £1.3...
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22
Jul
2026

5 fascinating medieval monuments for history buffs to visit

Nearly 1,000 years after it was made, the Bayeux Tapestry is set to return to England for the first time. This world-famous tapestry depicts events leading up to the Battle of Hastings and the Norman conquest in 1066, and is an incredible 70 metres long. The tapestry is being loaned to the British Museum between September 2026 and July 2027. Its permanent home is the Bayeux Tapestry Museum in Normandy, France, but as the museum is closed for renovations it has made this historic loan to the UK. With this in mind, discover five other fascinating medieval monuments you can visit or view in the UK. 1. Westminster Abbey, central London One of the stalwarts of the London skyline, Westminster...
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22
Jul
2026

The £12.3 billion cost of delaying estate planning

Affluent families who delay estate planning could miss out on chances to reduce a potential Inheritance Tax (IHT) bill and pass more on to their families. Find out if you could benefit from considering IHT and how you might pass on assets tax-efficiently. According to a report covered by Today’s Wills and Probate (5 June 2026), delays in estate planning could cost UK families £12.3 billion when changes mean pensions will form part of your estate next year. Under the current rules, most pension wealth sits outside your estate for IHT purposes. This made pensions a useful way to pass on wealth. However, for many pension holders, that will change on 6 April 2027, as most pensions will be included...
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22
Jul
2026

The psychology of fear in investing: Why mastering it could support long-term success

Investing is often as much about emotions as it is about numbers. One emotion that might affect how you invest at times is fear. Learning how fear influences investment decisions and how to master it could support your long-term success. Fear could strike investors in multiple ways There’s more than one form that fear can take when you’re investing. You might experience a fear of: Losing money, which could lead to you being overly cautious. You might even avoid investing altogether because of the perceived risk of losing some or all of your money. Making the wrong decision. As an investor, you often have multiple options, and this form of fear could lead to decision paralysis because you overthink or...
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