ii in the media

Platforms/ investments

What are shareholder voting rights and why do they matter? | MoneyWeek (01/06)

Bonds are back – here’s how to take advantage  | Investors' Chronicle (05/06)

Retail bond paying 7.5% launches – should you buy it? | MoneyWeek (12/06)

Interactive Investor review: How does it compare to rivals? | This is Money (17/06)

The day I met Miroki: The 4ft AI robot who can boost your investments | This is Money (29/06)

Pensions

Vast majority of UK savers have ‘no idea’ what they’re paying in pension fees  | Pensions Age Magazine (02/06)

Eight in 10 have no idea of pension costs | Your Money (02/06)

Best Sipp providers (self-invested personal pensions) | Which? (05/06)

Average earners dragged into IHT net – how can you reduce your taxes? | CityAM(05/06)

UK savers penalised for failing to shop around |  Financial Times (05/06)

Switch your investment platform and save £30k | The Times (06/06)

A comfortable retirement? That’ll be £800,000 |  The Times (06/06)

Beware moving to the 'wrong' country in retirement... you could miss out on £70k in state pension | This is Money (07/06)

Pension savers underestimate cost of a comfortable retirement by £410,000 | This is Money (09/06)

The best jobs that allow you to retire early and how you could boost your pension pot to £345k | The Sun (10/06)

High pension fees could take £70k from your retirement pot | MoneyWeek (12/06)

Frozen pensions cost expats £25,000 | Telegraph (13/06)

How to unlock thousands in tax savings with ‘incredibly effective’ pension hack | Express.co.uk (16/06)

How high earners could boost their pension by thousands and cut childcare costs | MoneyWeek (19/06)

Top of the pension pots: the best place for your Sipp | The Times (22/06)

Interactive Investor launches pension cashback of up to £2,000: Is it a good way to boost your pot? | This is Money (25/06)

How to pick a Sipp | MoneyWeek (30/06)

Personal finance

Investors who bought the dip ‘might feel very vindicated’ |  FTAdviser (04/06)

What is fiscal drag and how you can avoid it? | CityAM (06/06)

Cash ISA savers issued 2-word tip after Rachel Reeves Spending Review | Express.co.uk (11/06)

UK inflation live: CPI hit 3.4% in May | Moneyweek (18/06)

Lump sum vs cost averaging: what is the best ISA strategy? | CityAM (19/06)

The Bank of England holds interest rates - what it means for your money | The i paper (19/06)

Markets

Does Tesla’s worst ever day make it the best time to invest? Experts are split  | The i paper (06/06)

WH Smith to vanish from UK high streets within weeks - but not in these 3 places | Express.co.uk (06/06)

Entain raises BetMGM guidance amid sustained revenue growth | This is Money (16/06)

Barclays and Natwest shares jump as conflict sparks inflation fears | CityAM (16/06)

Bank of England warns of ‘elevated’ global uncertainty after leaving interest rates on hold – as it happened| The Guardian (19/06)

‘Tension but not trauma’ at equity markets open as investors brace for Iran’s response to US strikes | Investment Week (23/06)

Brent crude could hit $110 if oil flow through Strait of Hormuz halved | CityAM (23/06)

US-China trade deal has been signed, says Trump | MoneyWeek (27/06)

Columns

‘I’ve saved £1m – how do I invest to get the highest retirement income?’ | Telegraph (05/06)

Platforms / Investments

Top funds, stocks and trusts to invest in | MoneyWeek 06/05

Rachel Reeves could save her reputation by scrapping three taxes | Telegraph 06/05

Don’t make Isas a great British failure | FT 15/05

The best investing platforms and apps in 2025 | Times Money Mentor 20/05
 

Pensions

How much you should have in your pension pot at every age | The i Paper 02/05

'Little-known’ inheritance tax rule offers way to slash your bill | Express 07/05

The ultimate inheritance tax break used by just 2pc of estates | Telegraph 07/05

How to give your pension away before the 2027 tax raid | The Times 09/05

Are you worried about your pension after Trump’s tariffs? Take our poll and have your say | The Mirror 09/05

Are you falling foul of IHT gifting rules? | FT.com 09/05

The areas of the UK where people are at the biggest risk of retiring in poverty | The i Paper 10/05

Modest-earning families face huge death tax bills under Labour | Telegraph 20/05

The best pension providers for 2025 | Telegraph 23/05

Six ways to boost your pension as over half of millennials “rarely think” about retirement savings | MoneyWeek 28/05

Personal Finance

Some investors seeing buying opportunities in market volatility, says platform | The Independent 08/05

Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.25% | Portfolio Adviser 08/05

Trump tariffs spark trading frenzy as investors seek to capitalise on turmoil | FTAdviser 13/05

Is it time for a ‘mid-retirement MOT’? | FT.com 18/05

Gen X struggle to save for retirement in ‘perfect storm’ of financial worries | FT.com 24/05

Markets

Investment Focus: European defence stocks surge as military spending hits €326 billion | Boring Money 24/05

Lloyds sets aside £100m for tariff uncertainty as lender's profits plunge | Daily Mail 01/05

How to profit from the rush to protect firms from M&S-style cyber attacks | This is Money 11/05

Burberry to axe 1,700 jobs globally in bid to cut costs as it swings to a loss | Daily Mail 14/05

When will M&S take online orders again? | MoneyWeek 21/05

Will American stocks be great again? | The Times 25/05

Columns

‘Our military and teaching careers pay pensions of £44k a year. Can we retire comfortably?’ | Telegraph 01/05

‘I am addicted to 10pc returns, but do I need to balance out my portfolio?’ | Telegraph 15/05

‘My £1.3m portfolio is risky for my age. How can I maximise my income?’ | Telegraph 29/05

Platforms / Investments

Where to invest NOW after Trump's tariffs and what it means for your pension: The definitive guide by the Mail's money experts | This is Money 07/04

Pensions

Self-employed pension guide | 08/04

What market volatility means for your pension | Your Money 14/04

How to avoid 60% tax trap that hits more than 600,000 workers | The i Paper 15/04

Beware market shocks in early retirement: How to avoid 'pound cost ravaging' | This is Money 15/04

How you can combine your small pensions now - before Government tackles £1k pots | The i Paper 25/04

Personal Finance

Trump tariffs could worsen UK job cuts but consumers may be spared, say experts | The Independent 01/04

What the Trump slump means for your money | The Times 04/04

How investors can respond to Trump’s tariffs turmoil | FT,com 04/04

A decade of pension freedoms: What have retirees done with their pot? | Your Money 04/04

How to become an Isa millionaire in four simple steps | The Telegraph 06/04

Why investors should keep calm and ignore the noise - even when markets are volatile | CityAM 08/04

Some investors seeing buying opportunities in market volatility, says platform | The Independent 08/04

How to become an ISA millionaire | The i Paper 10/04

The odds of winning on premium bonds now compared with previous years | The i Paper 11/04

10 ways to cut your capital gains tax bill | MoneyWeek 22/04

ISA savers told 'this should be first priority' as rates change likely | Express 30/04

Markets

Why Gen Z are investing in gold | The Times 05/04

What is a bear market? | Telegraph 07/04

‘All bets are off’ for London IPOs as Trump tariffs whipsaw markets | FN London 07/04

Gold price buffeted amid Trump trade war: Why is it volatile and how do you buy it? | Daily Mail 08/04

How to make the most of the Trump slump according to experts | Express 08/04

Trump tariff war: Five British stocks to buy now | Telegraph 10/04

Gold price surges to fresh all-time high as Trump trade war rattles markets | The Independent 11/04

Donald Trump's trade war drives rush for 'safe haven' gold | Metro News 12/04

FTSE 100 claws back ground after Trump's latest tariffs U-turn exempts iPhones from China | Daily Mail 14/04

European shares advance as Trump hints at auto-related tariff relief; LVMH plunges | Reuters 15/04

Columns

‘My wealth manager is charging £15k a year for my pension. Is that normal?’ | Telegraph 10/04

Platforms/investments  

Performance anxiety! 80% of investors ignore fund reports meant to help them - is it time for change? | This is Money 21/03
Gilt trades rise again - should you back government bonds? | MoneyWeek 18/09
Investment trusts for your ISA | MoneyWeek 17/07
The investment worlds been rocked by a new kind of fund | This is Money 17/03
Dividends heroes: the investment trusts that have increased their dividends for 20+ years | MoneyWeek 17/03
Even A-list actors couldn't convince us to green our pensions | FT.com 14/03
ISA investments by age: should I invest more in my stocks and shares ISA? | MoneyWeek 13/03
interactive investor's six ISA picks for all tastes | Trustnet 11/03
UK markets being 'undermined' by taxes - interactive investor CEO | CityAM 11/03
Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust: City Broker warns of underperformance  | CityAM 05/03
The best low cost index funds to buy now | MoneyWeek 04/03
Top funds, stocks, and trusts to invest in | MoneyWeek 04/03

Pensions 

Three simple ways to boost your workplace pension by up to £243,000 | Independent 20/03
Who will miss out on the state pension triple lock? | MoneyWeek 19/03
'We're giving away our pensions to keep Rachel Reeves's hands off them' | The Telegraph 18/03
How to pick a SIPP | MoneyWeek 10/03
The Trump effect: what the US president will do to your pension | The Times 08/03
Urgent steps women can take to close the gender pension gap | Trustnet 06/03
Money blog: Pound set for biggest rise against dollar in over two years - but very different story with euro | Sky News 06/03
Four ways to boost your state pension | The Times Money Mentor 06/03
The pension freeze that could cost you £445k | The Times 01/03

Personal Finance

Spring clean your finances in 6 easy steps - from ISA and tax relief to capital gains tax | The Express 21/03
The smart savings moves to make before the new tax year starts | The Independent 21/03
Bank of England holds off on further rate cuts | Trustnet 20/03
Bank of England holds interest rates at 4.5% | The Times 20/03
ISA savers dash to make 'bed and ISA' changes to avoid Rachel Reeves tax raid | The Express 19/03
Tax-free childcare: How does it work and are you missing out? | The Telegraph 
The investment strategy wealthy savers are using to avoid Reeves's tax raid | The Telegraph 17/03
Two habits ISA millionaires share as number of seven-figure savers soars  | Express 14/03
What is a Bed & ISA? The smart move to protect your investments from tax |  This is Money 12/03
Millions of Brits risk missing out on key tax-saving opportunities | Express 12/03
The gender lens: What needs to be done to bridge the investment gap? | Portfolio Adviser 12/03
What's going into your stocks-and-shares ISA this year? | FT.com 07/03
Three secrets to becoming an ISA millionaire revealed by investment platform | This is Money 06/03
How to become an ISA millionaire in four simple steps | The Telegraph 05/03
How to save £1,000s by consolidating your investment and ISA accounts | MoneyWeek 05/03
ISA bestsellers of 2025: Investors shop for US, tech and global funds | This is Money 04/03

Markets

Prudential beats expectations but growth slows amid China challenges | The Independent 20/03
Legal & General: FTSE 100 giant hikes shareholder returns after strong year | CityAM 12/03
Balfour Beatty declares dividend boost and £125m share buyback | MailOnline 12/03
Legal & General unveils dividend hike and £500m share buyback | This is Money 12/03
Housebuilder Persimmon raises homes targets amid signals of property market recovery | The Standard 11/03
Defence stocks fire FTSE 100 to record high as Europe prepares to rearm | Daily Mail online 03/03
FTSE 100 hits all-time high as defence stocks soar |  CityAM 03/03

Columns

I'm 60 with an £84k ISA. Will my British holdings ruin my retirement? | Telegraph 20/03
Lessons in investing from ISA millionaires | CityAM 17/03
'We want £60k a year in retirement - are two buy-to-lets and £665k enough?' | The Telegraph 13/03
Stocks and shares ISA inspiration from the experts | CityAM 07/03
'I retired at 57 - how can I cash in on my £1.5m portfolio?' | The Telegraph 06/03

Platforms/investments  

Shares vs. funds ETFs: which are the best investment types | Saga Money 18/02
Investors cash-in on gilts after UK borrowing costs soared in January | This is Money 13/02
Inheriting an investment portfolio: Do you keep it, sell it...or give it away to avoid IHT | This is Money 11/02
Saba Capital suffers resounding defeat as retail investors rally round their investment trusts | UK Investor Magazine 07/02
Retail investors step up in Saba trusts votes | Portfolio Advisor 06/02
Investment trusts vote on Saba proposals: Live Coverage | MoneyWeek 04/02
Why self-select DIY ISAs outperform managed porfolios | Good Money Guide  04/02

Pensions 

Will YOU change your pension plans ahead of the inheritance tax grab? | This is Money 20/02
Industry confusion over IHT proposals, Sackers finds | Professional Pensions 19/02
Majority of UK adults to adjust estate planning ahead of IHT rule change | Money Age 17/02
Majority of pension savers will alter retirement plans before IHT changes | Yourmoney.com 17/02
Are you a renter, self-employed or a single parent? Experts warn retirement is at risk | This is Money 17/02
Women's pensions £89k less than men's a gender gap widens | The i Paper 16/02
The Morning Briefing: Annuity sales soar; Tackling the gender investment gap | Money Marketing 12/02
Research highlights 'stubborn' gender pensions gap across all ages | Pensions Age Magazine 12/02
Data shows gender pension gap is growing despite auto-enrolment effect | Pensions Expert 11/02
Pension consolidation: what you need to know | Saga Money 11/02
Seven ways to government-proof your finances for 2025 - from pensions to savings | Express.co.uk 11/02
All the ways retirees are dodging Rachel Reeves's pensions death tax | The Telegraph 06/02
Over 150,000 estates face new or additional UHT liability between 2027 and 2030 - Pensions Age Magazine | PensionsAge 05/02
Inheritance Tax warning as 153,000 face new or hiked bills after rule change | Mirror online 05/02
My state pension was frozen 14 years ago I rely on a friend to survive | iNews 05/02
Reeves Pension raid leaves 50,000 families with extra inheritance tax bill from 2027  | iNews 04/02
Pensions inheritance tax raid o publish 150,000 families with higher bills | The Telegraph 04/02
Inheritance tax warning to 153,000 Brits with 'modest' assets who may face 'new liability' | Express.co.uk 03/02
Why retiring early was the best thing we ever did | The Times 01/02
UK pensions tax changes to bring in 'more than £40bn' before 2045 | FT.com 01/02

Personal Finance

How much should I have in savings? Average savings by age | MoneyWeek 28/02
Cutting cash ISAs won't turbocharge UK investing, Reeves warns | The iPaper 28/02
How YOU can protect yourself from the scourge of stagflation as prices rise at fastest rate in ten months | This is Money 20/02
Inflation surprises to the upside: March rate cut a 'remote' chance | Trustnet.com 19/02
Six financial perks to being married that add up to £653k how many are you missing out on? | The Sun 18/02
Top money tips for couples: 5-step checklist to improving joint finances | Boringmoney.co.uk 14/02
How to make the most of your allowances before tax year ends | Yourmoney.com 13/02
Seven ways to government-proof your finances for 2025 - from pensions to savings | Express.co.uk 11/02
Why high earners are cutting their pay (clue: it's about 600% tax) | The Times 09/02
Interest rates expected to fall to 4.5% - what it means for your money | iNews 03/02 

Markets

Rolls-Royce shares rocket to record high as engineer-maker hits targets two years early | This is Money 28/02
Are Centrica shares too cheap and worth buying? British Gas owner is still down 64% on its peak | This is Money 21/02
Standard Chartered shares hit ten-year high ahead of results |  CityAM 20/02
Lloyds profits sink as it sets aside an extra £700m to cover 'PPI on wheels' | This is Money 20/02
European defence stocks rise by €18bn to record high ahead of Ukraine peace talks - as it happened | The Guardian 17/02
Barclays profits top £8bn thanks to dealmaking rebound | This is Money 13/02
'Temporary share price glitch' sends Barclays shares lower | CityAM 13/02
Builder Barrat Redrow hails recovery as it pins hopes on in interest rate cuts | This is Money 12/02
Will BP head back to oil? Boss pledges fundamental reset as a profits hit four-year low | Daily Mail 11/02
Why has the FTSE 100 hit record highs? INVESTING SHOW | This is Money 10/02
Investors rush to sell gold amid soaring demand from US | The Telegraph 10/02
BP shares jump after feared US hedge fund Elliot takes stake | The Guardian 10/02
Drinks giant Diageo says trade war could wipe $200 million off profits | The Standard 04/02
Vodafone UK: Strong growth reported ahead of Three merger approval | CityAM 04/02
Global stock markets come under pressure amid 'Trump tariff tantrum' | The Guardian 03/02
FTSE falls on Trump trade war fears as gold continues its ascent | This is Money 03/02

Columns

'I'm 49, and just inherited £500k - how should I invest it for retirement?' | The Telegraph 20/02
'We'll need a £3m retirement pot - can we do it in 20 years?' | The Telegraph 12/02
What on earth is a 'SIPP'?! A jargon-free guideon how it could help boost your 'future you' fund | CityAM 11/02
'I'm 59, and have over £300k cash savings - is that too much?' | The Telegraph 06/02

Platforms/investments  

IHT on pensions is becoming a bureaucratic nightmare | Investors Chronicle 31/01
UK Bond Market Readies for Retail Investment Rush on Tax Quirk | Bloomberg 31/01
Does lower inflation make bonds an appealing option for portfolios? | FT.com 27/01
Global ETF Assets under management surpass $15 Trillion | MoneyWeek 22/01
The experts' favourite funds of 2024  | Trustnet 09/01 
Tesla shares slump on delivery miss | MoneyWeek 06/01
Britons have 'lowest appetite' for stock market in the G7 | FT.com 03/01
Top funds, stocks and trusts to invest in | Trustnet 02/01

Pensions 

IHT on pensions to cause 'operational complexity and risk' for providers | Professionaladvisor.com 31/01
Higher-rate taxpayers 'missing out' on £97,000 in pension wealth by not claiming tax relief | Pensions Age Magazine 29/01
Pensions guru warns Reeves's tax raid will end in disaster | Express.co.uk 25/01
Tax warning as thousands could e missing out on £97,000 in pension savings | Express.co.uk 24/01
Victory for pensioners in £1.4 billion HMRC tax overpayments scandal | Express.co.uk 24/01
Higher-rate taxpayers risk losing up to £2,500 in unclaimed pension relief | The i-paper 24/01
What's in store for pensions in 2025 | MoneyWeek 22/01
Seven big pension changes coming in 2025 | Express.co.uk 22/01
HL, Quilter and AJ Bell CEOs urge Reeves to reconsider IHT on pensions | CityWire 22/01
'Pension death tax' raid attacked by Hargreaves Lansdown and AJ Bell | CityAM 22/01
Applying UK inheritance tax to pensions 'risks delays and higher costs' | FT.com 22/01
Money struggles causing divorce delays how to protect finance  | Good Housekeeping 06/01
Divorce and money - everything you need to know if you are splitting up | MoneyWeek 06/01
'I almost missed out on on £98,000 from my ex-husband after major admin error' | Mirror Online 03/01 
Many could miss out on up £665k by not including pension in divorce settlements | 03/01
The Morning Briefing: Hurst Point Group names new Hawksmoor CEO and Platform market predictions | Money Marketing 02/01

Markets 

'Sputnik moment': $1tn wiped off US stocks after Chinese firm unveils AI chatbot | The Guardian 28/01 
US Stocks-NASDAQ futures slump as China's AI push | Daily Mail Online 27/01
Burberry's share price soars out trenches but investors won't upgrade yet | CityAM 24/01
Burberry boss battles takeover rumours as investors hope for a revival | This is Money 20/01
The FTSE 100 has hit another new high, Next stop 9,000? | CityAM 20/01
FTSE 100 hits new record high as hopes of interest rate cuts mount and Pound weakens against US dollar | Daily Mail online 17/01
M&S, Greggs and Sainsbury's shares slide on shaky outlook for UK economy | CityAM 09/01
Marks and Spencer shares plunge bumper results  | CityAM 09/01
Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk | Wall Street Journey 08/01
Ten stocks investors think will make them rich in 2025 | The Telegraph 06/01
Biden bans new offshore oil and gas drilling in most US coastal waters - as it happened  | The Guardian 06/01

Columns

I'm 26 with £240k in savings, and want to buy my first flat - how should I invest? | The Telegraph 30/01
Show me money! Four ways to get your finances in order before the new tax year | CityAM 30/01
'I'm 60, and aiming for £30k a year in retirement - s keeping £85 cash wise?' | The Telegraph 23/01
'I've saved £12,000 for my granddaughter's pension - is it enough to give her a comfortable retirement?' |  The Telegraph 09/01

December 2024

Platforms/investments  

Income fund picks your portfolio in 2025 | Trustnet 23/12 
Rachel Reeves warned she risks 'taxing the UK out of existence'  | Express.co.uk 18/12
UK is 'taxing London stock market out of existence'. Rachel Reeves urged to axe stamp duty on Shares | This is Money 18/12
Greencoat UK Wind revamps fee structure | Trustnet 10/12
High-risk, high-reward margin trading arrives from the US | The Times 08/12
Investment trusts: a 150-year-old industry under siege | Financial Times 07/12
Is Scottish Mortgage still a best buy? | Investors' Chronicle 05/12
Top funds to invest in now | MoneyWeek 05/12
The funds and trusts that everyone is buying | Trustnet 04/12

Pensions 

From claiming tax relief to opening a SIPP: How to boost your pension | The i-paper 31/12
How your public sector pension could change to boost your salary | The i-paper 31/12
Hands off our pensions! Reeves told amid panic over a budget tax raid on retirement pots  | This is Money  30/12
Pension panic: how to get your savings back on track | The Times 14/12
Solving the problem of pensions for the self-employed | MoneyWeek 9/12

Personal Finance

Where you should invest your money (and the pitfalls to avoid) to set yourself up for a prosperous 2025 |  This is Money 30/12
New year finances: a month-by-month UK guide to sorting out your money  |  The Guardian 28/12
As Labour enforces brutal triple tax raid - here's how to fight back | Express 18/12
Rachel Reeves dealt fresh blow as expert warns wage growth will take hit | Express 18/12
UK inflation rises again to hit highest level since March | The Standard 18/12
6 taxes going up in 2025 | MoneyWeek 16/12
The spiralling cost of Christmas is getting ridiculous | Money Marketing 13/12
UK middle and higher earners face increasing tax burden | FT.com 13/12
Tax 'triple whammy' to cost high earners nearly £4k | Telegraph 12/12
Average Brit to pay £1,261 more in tax after Rachel Reeves triple whammy | Express 12/12
How badly will Labour's inheritance tax raid hit family farms - and what can they do? | This is Money 08/12
Why Brits are backing cash and shunning the stock market | CityAM 5/12
Expert shares five tips to save on Christmas Dinner - as price of mince pies falls by 50p| Express.co.uk  03/12
Cost of Christmas dinner rises by 2.8% | YourMoney 02/12

Markets 

US inflation rises slightly ; Close Brothers granted permission to appeal against motor finance ruling  as it happened | The Guardian 11/12
DIGITAL is the investing acronym you need to know for 2024, says Richard hunter - here's what it stands for | This is Money 09/12
FTSE stalls as Frasers posts profit warning | CityWire 05/12
Frasers Group blames Budget for lower profit guidance | This is Money 05/12
Frasers Group Tumbles After Guidance Cut | The Wall Street Journal 05/12

Columns

'American tech stocks aren't working for me - how can I make big returns in five years?' | The Telegraph 19/12
'My £1.2m portfolio is suffering - when is best to cash in?' | The Telegraph 12/12
The notebook: Doom spending, girl math, and the impact of financial social media trends | CityAm 10/12
'We'd rather splurge £100k than let Labour take our savings - what should we sell?' | The Telegraph 05/12