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Autumn Budget Summary

Autumn Budget Summary

The Chancellor delivered the Autumn Budget on 28 October, alongside the Office for Budget Responsibility’s latest economic forecasts. Against a backdrop of continued economic uncertainty and…

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Holden & Partners QR 3 Update

Holden & Partners QR 3 Update

Introduction The third quarter of 2026 saw global markets deliver mixed returns against a backdrop of renewed geopolitical tensions, rising energy prices and persistent inflationary pressures.…

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Q2 2026 Market Commentary: Global Economic and Investment Update

Q2 2026 Market Commentary: Global Economic and Investment Update

Introduction The second quarter of 2026 saw markets recover strongly despite a backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty, inflation concerns and evolving central bank policy. Advances in AI-related…

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Should you ask AI for financial advice?

Should you ask AI for financial advice?

We explore the pros and cons of harnessing the growing, almost unavoidable, resource of artificial intelligence for your financial planning. Maybe it started with seeking some…

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Student loans – a cynical scam or vital support?

Student loans – a cynical scam or vital support?

Undergraduate degrees have always been expensive to provide. Throughout history, changes to grants, loans, hardship funds and tuition fees have often fuelled the fires of student…

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Q1 2026 Market Commentary: Global Economic and Investment Update

Q1 2026 Market Commentary: Global Economic and Investment Update

After a strong start to 2026, markets experienced some periods of movement as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East increased and interest rate expectations evolved. While…

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International Women’s Day 2026

International Women’s Day 2026

Every year, International Women’s Day invites us to imagine a “gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable,…

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Spring Forecast

Spring Forecast

The Chancellor delivered the Spring Statement on 3 March alongside the Office for Budget Responsibility’s latest economic forecasts. Unlike the Autumn Budget, the Spring Statement did…

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Middle East Update

Middle East Update

Over the weekend, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East escalated sharply as the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iranian military and leadership targets,…

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End of Tax Year Checklist 2026: what you should do before 5 April

End of Tax Year Checklist 2026: what you should do before 5 April

The end of the tax year is one of the most valuable planning opportunities available to you. Many tax allowances reset every year. If you don’t…

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