The importance of tail-end events when investing

At the start of the year, none of us would have foreseen where we are today. Who would have predicted that a bat jumping onto a pangolin and onto a human in China would have wrought such devastation across the globe? It just goes to show that nothing can be…

Rethinking what’s important

The time in lockdown has given people the chance to reflect on what’s really important to them. It’s been a time to re-evaluate priorities and think about resetting goals for the future. What about you? What have you missed? • Have you liked the slower pace of life? • Have…

How to reduce your monthly outgoings

Many employees have lost their jobs, accepted part-time hours or been put on furlough as a result of the economic disruption caused by the coronavirus outbreak. According to the Centre for Economics and Business Research, British households will see a drop in their disposable income of £515 a month –…

The effects of Covid-19 on the housing market

The coronavirus outbreak will have long term repercussions for all aspects of the residential housing market. As restrictions are gradually lifted, the sector is beginning to operate again, albeit under social distancing measures. But with the Chancellor confirming that it is “very likely” that the UK is in a significant…

How long is it going to take the economy to recover?

The coronavirus pandemic will push the country into an unprecedented economic slump. Just how big the slump will be is currently unknown but experts’ predictions aren’t optimistic. One independent forecast by the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) warned that the economy could shrink by a record 35% by June, in…

April in lockdown: the good, the bad and the hero

April got off to the worst possible start for beer drinkers, with news that up to 50m pints of beer could go down the drain if lockdown lasts until the summer. The estimate was made by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), based on the amount of beer the UK’s…

Financial planning in uncertain times

Whilst government support is helping many businesses and individuals through the Covid-19 pandemic, not everyone has been so fortunate. Indeed, many people have taken pay cuts or lost their jobs in the wake of the virus. To help you during this challenging time, we are delighted to provide two financial…

Is the UK mortgage market still open for business?

You may be wondering what the current situation is with the mortgage market. Are all new mortgage deals off? Have providers stopped lending altogether? At the start of the Covid-19 lockdown, numerous mortgage lenders scrapped deals or only offered loans to those with large deposits. Santander, Nationwide and Skipton Building…

Business owner? How to deal with the effects of Covid-19

Coronavirus has already had a damaging effect on businesses across the globe. As the crisis continues to develop, how firms act now is the difference between weathering the storm and sinking the ship. A distinct trait of enduring companies is the way their leaders deal with emergencies in times like…
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