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27th August 2025

Our Latest Investment Market Update - Trump’s Impact and the UK’s Fiscal Struggles

Our latest commentary on the financial investment markets and the wider economy. 

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By Justin Rourke

14th August 2025

Financial planning in a new era: Navigating UK tax changes to IHT, CGT & pensions

For context, this is my 20th year working as a financial planner, the last 12 and half of them spent here in the team at Armstrong Watson. In my opinion, the current and planned changes in legislation are the most seismic and impactful of my working life.  

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By Armstrong Watson

8th July 2025

Adviser with over 30 years’ experience joins Armstrong Watson’s financial planning team

David Firth has taken up his new role at the firm’s Leeds office and brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise, having worked in the financial services industry for more than 30 years  - 25 of which have been dedicated to providing financial advice.

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Cash in wallet

By Sarah Tallentire

3rd July 2025

When cash is not always king - inflation and the impact on savings

After many years of low interest rates, savings rates have made a significant comeback over the last few years. But how do changing interest rates impact savings and what does this mean for high cash balances?

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By Justin Rourke

8th May 2025

Turning 75 and the impact on tax-free cash, pension tax relief and death benefits

This age represents a significant juncture in pension legislation that affects several aspects of your retirement planning, including how your pension is managed and the tax implications associated with it.

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By Hayley Towlson

6th May 2025

Protect your law firm’s people 

By implementing measures such as key person insurance, shareholder agreements, and relevant life policies, you can secure your law firm’s operations, protect stakeholders, and maintain business stability and growth.

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By Emma Copley

4th April 2025

How can politics impact your investments?

Most political events have the potential to have a significant influence on market performance, investor confidence, and economic stability, whether that be a negligible ripple, short-term volatility or a longer-term decline in value.

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By Graham Poles

21st March 2025

Spring Forecast 2025 – will the Chancellor announce further changes?

The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said previously that there would only be one major fiscal event in a year so that individuals and businesses would have stability. However, she will stand up in the Commons to make a statement in response to the latest forecasts from the Office of Budget Responsibility (OBR) on March 26 and potentially be in a very different situation to what she expected just a few months ago.

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By Justin Rourke

18th March 2025

Have you got a good financial plan for 2025/2026 and beyond?

A new tax year is the ideal time to review your financial position and a key area to consider is maximising all available tax allowances.

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By Justin Rourke

12th March 2025

Fighting ‘the family farm tax’ with good financial planning

Life insurance could provide alternative proceeds to pay an IHT bill and preserve the farm and farm assets to pass to the next generation. It can also play an important role in the continuation of the business during your lifetime. 

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