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2nd November 2011

Make a Will while saving peoples lives

Wills are always the last thing on people’s minds……something to get around to one day. But what happens if there isn’t another day, what then? If you expect everything to go to your spouse you could be wrong. The rules of Intestacy are quite clear and there
Wills are always the last thing on people’s minds……something to get around to one day. But what happens if there isn’t another day, what then? If you expect everything to go to your spouse you could be wrong. The rules of Intestacy are quite clear and there

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28th October 2011

Market Summary: 28th October 2011

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 2,941.35, a slight decrease of 3.40 points on the day and 113.52 points higher (4.01%) than its 2,827.83 opening value at the start of
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 2,941.35, a slight decrease of 3.40 points on the day and 113.52 points higher (4.01%) than its 2,827.83 opening value at the start of

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21st October 2011

Market Summary: 21st October 2011

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 2,827.83, an increase of 51.6 points on the day and 6.79 points higher than its 2,821.04 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 2,827.83, an increase of 51.6 points on the day and 6.79 points higher than its 2,821.04 opening value at the start of the week.

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20th October 2011

What do the inflation figures actually mean?

With the latest inflation figures showing RPI at 5.6% pa and CPI (the governments preferred measure) sitting at 5.2% pa it easy to be startled by the headlines – inflation is currently high and well above the Bank of England’s target of 2.0%. The issue of whether the Bank of England
With the latest inflation figures showing RPI at 5.6% pa and CPI (the governments preferred measure) sitting at 5.2% pa it easy to be startled by the headlines – inflation is currently high and well above the Bank of England’s target of 2.0%. The issue of whether the Bank of England

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19th October 2011

The Latest Inflation Figures aren’t Bad News for Everyone

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 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

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14th October 2011

Market Summary: 14th October 2011

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.
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.

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10th October 2011

Downton Abbey and Income Protection

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
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

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7th October 2011

Market Summary: 7th October 2011

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.
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.

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6th October 2011

Bank of England pumps £75bn into the economy through QE

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
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

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6th October 2011

Do you want or need to work past 65?

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
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

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30th September 2011

Market Summary: 30th September 2011

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.
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.

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28th September 2011

Taxes don’t have to be boring

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
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

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23rd September 2011

Market Summary: 23rd September 2011

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 2,26.98, 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.

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16th September 2011

Markey Summary: 16th September 2011

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 2,783.65, 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.

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9th September 2011

Market Summary: 9th September 2011

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.
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.

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