UK economy contracts 0.1 per cent in blow to Rachel Reeves July 11, 2025 Rachel Reeves’ waning growth agenda has been dealt another blow after the UK economy contracted 0.1 per cent in May. The Chancellor has endured a bruising few weeks after government U-turns and spending splurges have cut into the fiscal headroom she outlined in the Autumn. Fresh figures from the Office for National Statistics have confirmed [...]
Former UBS banker wins top court battle in £80m divorce row July 2, 2025 The high-profile divorce clash between Clive Standish and his wife over £80m of assets linked to a tax planning scheme hits the end of the legal road
Tyson Fury’s wealth almost doubles after Usyk bout June 30, 2025 The wealth of former world heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury almost doubled thanks to his unification title fight with Oleksandr Usyk, it has been revealed. The self-styled Gypsy King saw his wealth surge from £82.2m to £161.9m in the 12 months to the end of September 2024, according to new accounts filed with Companies House. [...]
Millionaires on the move? Britain can’t afford this wealth flight. June 24, 2025 All around the world, money is on the move. Millionaire migration might seem like a niche narrative, but it sparks serious debate and can lead to major policy changes. No individual dataset can be taken as flawless, but a number of different sources can be pooled that, taken together, paint a picture of where wealth [...]
UK set to ‘lose more millionaires’ than any other country June 24, 2025 The UK will lose more millionaires than any country in the world this year, a fresh study has claimed, as a combination of punitive tax hikes on wealth and a stubbornly stagnant economy continue to push some of the richest residents abroad. According to Henley & Partners’ annual Wealth Migration Report, the UK will haemorrhage [...]
UK suffers second highest fall in wealth of any major economy in 2024 June 19, 2025 Average wealth in Britain fell the second most of any major economy in 2024, according to a closely followed global study, piling fresh scrutiny on the country’s battle to stem an exodus of its wealthiest residents and kickstart its flagging economy. According to UBS’s annual Wealth Report, mean household wealth in Britain fell 3.6 per [...]
Exec behind Lloyds mass affluent push quits within days of launch June 4, 2025 A Lloyds exec behind the bank’s push to attract “mass affluent” customers has departed within days of the launch of its new service. Jo Harris, who has been with the FTSE 100 bank for more than a decade, would be leaving at the end of the month, according to an internal memo seen by the [...]
Non-dom exodus could blow ‘black hole’ in public finances June 2, 2025 At least 10 per cent of the UK’s non-doms left the UK last year following Rachel Reeves’ crackdown on the tax status, new research claims, a rate which if continued into this year would wipe out the Chancellor’s fiscal headroom. According to the Chamberlain Walker study, conducted by former Treasury economist Chris Walker, a minimum [...]
The Last Leg star Josh Widdicombe enjoys £1m boost after Strictly Come Dancing turn May 22, 2025 Comedian Josh Widdicombe has enjoyed a boost of almost £1m over the last year after performing on Strictly Come Dancing, it has been revealed. The presenter and actor, who is best known for his appearances on The Last Leg, saw the assets of his company rise to £5.1m in the year to 31 March, 2025. [...]
Wealth managers must get ready for the great wealth transfer May 19, 2025 | City Talk With the UK on the verge of a historic great wealth transfer, wealth managers must get ahead now, writes Rhodri Preece.