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With the end of the year fast approaching, the importance of US year-end tax planning becomes increasingly evident. By taking a proactive approach to assessing your financial situation, you can safeguard your wealth and minimise tax liabilities.

The upcoming Autumn Budget may introduce significant changes to Capital Gains Tax, Inheritance Tax and pension taxation to address a £22 billion shortfall. Learn more about the possible changes and planning steps.

Superstitions like Friday the 13th can affect financial markets, whereby investors allow psychological factors to influence their decision making on these supposedly unlucky days. It’s important to stay aware of how emotions and biases can affect your choices

On Bristol's local art scene, hot air balloons and the reason why the city is ten minutes behind: Andrew Davies, Head of Regions, takes us for a walk through the creative heart of the English Southwest.

The Labour government's recent electoral victory signals the beginning of a transformative period for the UK's fiscal and legislative landscape.

This weekend, the V&A opens the first exhibition of its kind celebrating the unequalled 40-year career of fashion model and cultural icon Naomi Campbell; NAOMI: In Fashion.

The perception of sleep among professionals has changed dramatically over the past decade. Previously, being sleep-deprived was seen as a badge of honor, now, there is a recognition of the importance of sleep for health and performance. Peter Firth discusses the market for sleep-related products and the use of technology and data to monitor sleep.

Experts believe we could be on the verge of entering a new era of computing – the quantum era. The industry is poised for exponential growth over the current decade, with estimates ranging from a 15% to 50% compound annual growth rate.

Over the last few decades there has been a monumental shift in the pensions landscape from Defined Benefit (DB) pensions (e.g. final salary) to Defined Contribution (DC) pensions, where contributions are made to an individual’s personal pension ‘pot’. Individuals now have control over their own pension, but many do not take advantage of it.

As the global population ages, retirees will need better health and social care options, more assisted-living housing, and flexible retirement solutions. That's good news for investors.