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UK set to lose 16,500 millionaires in 2025

The UK is bracing for a record-breaking exit of 16,500 millionaires in 2025, the biggest millionaire outflow globally, according to Henley & Partners’ Wealth Migration Report. New tax rules are being blamed for the forecast exodus. The end of non-domiciled resident (“non-dom”) tax breaks, higher capital gains tax, and changes to inheritance tax on overseas …

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Market Commentary July 2025

Market Commentary July 2025

Introduction Further tensions in the Middle East dominated headlines in June. Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in mid-June led to a temporary spike in oil prices and increased market volatility. The potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran further heightened concerns, given its strategic importance for global oil transit. United States Trump’s …

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A guide to tax-efficient charitable giving

A guide to tax-efficient charitable giving

Giving to charity is enormously rewarding in several ways, enabling you to support causes you’re passionate about, as well as ensuring a legacy is put towards something meaningful. Doing so in a tax-efficient way also means you can significantly increase what you’re able to give to charities close to your heart. Below is a breakdown …

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Market Commentary June 2025

Market Commentary June 2025

Introduction It’s almost impossible to write any commentary on financial markets this year without mentioning Donald Trump. After the turmoil of April, and the dramatic tariff announcements which sent markets into a spin, May was relatively sedate in comparison. United States US equity markets bounced back in May. The S&P 500, the Nasdaq Composite and …

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What does a weaker dollar mean for the UK?

What does a weaker dollar mean for the UK?

A weaker US dollar could have significant potential effects on the UK economy, household finances and long-term financial portfolios. Understanding these implications is important, especially given the high levels of uncertainty in the global economy and the effect of this on financial plans. Key here, amidst all the uncertainty, is ensuring decisions aren’t made rashly, …

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UK inheritance tax receipts soar above £8 billion

UK inheritance tax receipts soar above £8 billion

Inheritance tax (IHT) receipts have hit another record high according to the latest figures from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). HMRC collected £8.2 billion from April 2024 to March 2025, a £750 million increase on last year’s record. Data from HMRC, released on 23 April, revealed IHT receipts continue to soar, with higher receipts during …

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