DIY investment markets swells as more Brits take the plunge Investing The UK DIY investment market ballooned by more than £100bn in 2025, as more Brits take the plunge in managing their own assets. The market swelled by 22 per cent last year, reaching £572bn by the end of December, up from the £468bn recorded in 2024, according to the last data from investment research firm [...]
Scrapping stamp duty could boost investment in UK stocks Investing Brits have called for the removal of stamp duty on UK shares in order to incentivise them to allocate capital into the London market. Three quarters of investors said that the scrapping of stamp duty on UK shares and trusts would prompt them to take more interest and potentially invest more, according to the latest [...]
Old hands vs new kids on the block: Investment platforms battle for customers Investing Last year marked a significant change in attitudes towards retail investing in the UK, after the Treasury made tearing consumers away from the safety of their cash savings a firm ambition. In the government’s bid to revitalise London’s flagship index, Rachel Reeves slashed the cash ISA allowance from £20,000 to £12,000, introduced a three year [...]
Gold hits new record high amid fresh Trump turmoil January 26, 2026 The price of gold jumped above $5,000 on Monday, as investors once again scrambled to get their hands on the safe haven asset amid heightened Trump tariff turmoil and policy changes. The precious metal surged to $5,078 (£3,716) per ounce, extending its record rally, before reaching $5,097.24 on Monday morning. Silver also hurtled past $100 [...]
Divorced retirees more likely to rely on the state pension January 14, 2026 Thousands more divorcees depend on the state pension compared to those in a marriage as the financial impact of separation continues to ripple into retirement across the UK. Nearly 70 per cent of divorcees rely on the state pension for their main source of income after leaving the workforce, compared to 45 per cent of [...]
How to boost your pension pot in 2026 December 31, 2025 The New Year is fast approaching, and with it, resolutions to improve financial situations and retirement outlooks. This can be done through changing cash ISA accounts for one with a more favourable interest rate, investing in the stock market or paying off debts. But for many people, in particular those approaching retirement, reviewing and updating [...]
I’ve been speaking to CEOs all year – this is what they really think December 24, 2025 After spending a year interviewing some of the UK’s top business leaders, a number of themes have emerged which paint a concerning picture of their confidence in this country’s future prospects – but there is also hope. In 25 episodes of City AM‘s Boardroom Uncovered podcast series in 2025, a large number of the CEOs [...]
Active, passive, or robot? Choosing your ISA management style December 9, 2025 Deciding to open a Stocks and Shares ISA is only the first step. The more critical decision—and the one that will determine your fees, stress levels, and potential returns—is how that money is managed. There are several distinct management styles, ranging from AI-driven algorithms to traditional human expertise. Understanding the difference between robo, self-managed, discretionary, [...]
Interactive Investor abandons retail campaign in fresh blow to Rachel Reeves November 19, 2025 Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ plans to increase investment in the UK stock market has been hit with a fresh blow, as Britain’s second largest retail investment platform pulls out of the government backed marketing campaign. Interactive Investor, which is owned by London listed investment manager Aberdeen, has become the latest well known name to abandon the [...]
Do you need to contribute more to your pension? November 5, 2025 The introduction of auto enrolment has drastically changed the retirement outcomes for millions of Brits, increasing private sector employees’ pension contributions. The move, which came into force in 2012, allowed savers who joined the workforce too late to benefit from the gold plated, inflation protected defined benefit schemes to secure a consistent pension stream, without [...]