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The inflation figures for the UK economy released on 18th October 2011 for the year ending in September 2011 have confirmed the continuing upward trend.  The Retail Prices Index (RPI) measurement is now 5.6% pa (the highest since June 1991) and up from 5.2% in August. The Consumers Prices Index

The FTSE All Share index, representing the performance of all of the eligible companies listed on the London Stock Exchange has finished the week at 2,821.04, an increase of 31.90 points on the day and 86.06 points higher than its 2,734.98 opening value at the start of the week.

Many of you may have watched Downton Abbey and have seen the advert for income protection from a well known insurance provider who is the show’s sponsor.  It appears this week an ad war has now started with another provider placing an income protection advert during the break. The two

The FTSE All Share index, representing the performance of all of the eligible companies listed on the London Stock Exchange has finished the week at 2,734.98, an increase of 7.62 points on the day and 80.59 points higher than its 2,654.39 opening value at the start of the week.

In a move that took economists by surprise, the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) today announced that they are going to pump a further £75bn into the economy through quantitative easing (QE).  This is the first change to QE easing measures since 2009 and takes the Bank’s asset

On 1st October 2011 compulsory retirement was abolished, with employers no longer able to force mandatory retirement at 65.   Employees can now work beyond this age if they wish without being forced into retirement. Although the charity Age UK have welcomed the change in legislation they still believe that age discrimination is prevalent in

The FTSE All Share index, representing the performance of all of the eligible companies listed on the London Stock Exchange has finished the week at 2,654.38, a decrease of 36.06 points on the day and 27.40 point higher than its 2,626.98 opening value at the start of the week.

Last week we managed to invite 20 professionals into a room to talk about taxes. And the feedback afterwards was that they actually enjoyed it! The wine, nibbles and the chance to win a bottle of champagne may have encouraged a few to come along, but the general consensus was

The FTSE All Share index, representing the performance of all of the eligible companies listed on the London Stock Exchange has finished the week at 2,26.98, an increase of 7.94 points on the day and 156.67 points lower than its 2,783.65 opening value at the start of the week.

The FTSE All Share index, representing the performance of all of the eligible companies listed on the London Stock Exchange has finished the week at 2,783.65, an increase of 17.19 points on the day and 77.11 points higher than its 2,706.54 opening value at the start of the week.

The FTSE All Share index, representing the performance of all of the eligible companies listed on the London Stock Exchange has finished the week at 2,706.53 a decrease of 63.25 points on the day and 43.11 points lower than its 2,749.64 opening value at the start of the week.

One of the many things that the coalition Government introduced in its emergency budget held on 22nd July 2011 was the cessation of government contributions to Child Trust Funds (CTFs) for all children born after 2nd January 2011.  CTFs were originally introduced by the Labour in September 2002 as a vehicle

In this week’s market summary, the FTSE All Share index, representing the performance of all of the eligible companies listed on the London Stock Exchange has finished the week at 2,749.64, a decrease of 63.61 points on the day and 86.11 points higher than its 2,663.53 opening value at

The FTSE All Share index, representing the performance of all eligible companies listed on the London Stock Exchange has finished the week at 2,663.53, an increase of 8.29 points on the day and 47.19 (1.8%) points higher than its 2,616.34 opening value at the start of the week. So

After a gloomy week on the markets I’m glad we recommend a buy and hold strategy. Knee jerk reactions will cost money so think before you sell. If your asset allocation is right for your risk tolerance then sit tight.  Dig out your “fire drill of investing” and look