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Several recent Inheritance Tax (IHT) announcements may significantly impact high net worth individuals (HNWIs) over the next few years. The extension of the current IHT

The chancellor used her 2025 Autumn Budget to announce a “Mansion Tax” payable on properties valued at £2 million or more. Officially known as the High Value

A £100,000 salary was once a considerable sum, reserved for ultra-high earners. Inflation and wage growth over time have seen more UK workers earning six-figure

The National Literacy Trust reported last year on a continuing “reading crisis”. Their early 2025 study found that reading for pleasure among children and young

According to the US-based FINRA Foundation, nearly two-thirds of young American investors are taking financial advice from financial influencers. These so-called “finfluencers” offer – often

When the FTSE 100 reached 10,000 points for the first time on 2 January 2026, the milestone capped a strong 12 months for the index.

Spring is a time of rebirth and renewal, and in that spirit, it’s all change at The Wire too. As Director of Wealth Planning, I’m