We’ve summarised the key points relating to pensions and investments announced by the Chancellor in the new Growth Plan on 23 September 2022.
Read moreIf you caught any media over the weekend, you’ll already have the gist of the ‘fiscal event’. Essentially this is a turbo charged return to Thatcherite & Reaganite ‘trickle down’ economics. The theory being that if you unleash the earnings potential of high earners and businesses whilst slashing regulation and planning controls, you stimulate economic growth. The money earned from this growth by…
Read moreThe time has come for your child to start university. They are ready to fly the nest and strike out on their own.
Read moreEthical Futures express our deepest condolences to the royal family on the death of HM The Queen.
Read moreThe annual film festival kicks off in Edinburgh from the 16th to the 18th of September.
Read moreA happy retirement doesn’t just happen by itself. You’ve got to make it happen, and that involves lots of careful planning and asking yourself what you really want from your post-working life.
Read moreEstablished in 2012 by the United Nations General Assembly, International Day of Charity is observed every year on the 5th of September.
Read moreAfter a lacklustre initial launch, National Savings and Investments (NS&I) are releasing their 3rd tranche of Green Bonds. After much hype the initial launch was lacklustre due to interest rates which were well short of market average. The new bonds are available from today and with a rate of 3.00% p.a. for a three year bond, they are pretty competitive in the open market, where the top…
Read moreThe cost-of-living crisis is still making headlines on a near daily basis. With prices continuing to rise across all aspects of our lives, from petrol and food, to energy and finances, we thought it would be prudent to share some tips for how to save money.
Read moreBy now you will be aware of the various strikes happening across the country. Today we received notice of strike action by the Communication Workers Union (CWU). Members of this union collect, sort and deliver letters and parcels on behalf of the Royal Mail.
The strikes are due to occur on the following dates:
- Friday 26th August
- Wednesday 31st August
- Thursday…
Our last Covid update was posted in November 2021. A lot has changed, so it’s time for a refresh.
Read moreDid you know that last year at one point, 235 million people in 26 countries across the world required humanitarian assistance?
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