Is NS&I’s New Green Savings Bond Worth It?
National Savings & Investments (NS&I) has relaunched its Green Savings Bond, offering a three‑year fixed rate of 3.82% to savers aged 16 or over with a minimum deposit of £100 (≈ $127) and a maximum holding of £100,000 (≈ $127,000). The bond is fully backed by the UK government, guaranteeing capital protection while directing funds to environmentally‑focused projects. Competing green products from Castle Trust Bank, Tandem Bank and Gatehouse Bank deliver higher rates, ranging from 3.85% to 4.42%, but also impose early‑withdrawal penalties. Experts note that while NS&I’s rate is safe, it is outpaced by private‑sector offers that can exceed 4.5% in some cases.
New Inheritance Tax Rules for Businesses and Farmers Come Into Force – Will Your Family Be Worse Off?
From 6 April 2024 the UK government’s revised inheritance‑tax regime limits business property relief (BPR) and agricultural property relief (APR) to £2.5 million (about $3.2 million) per person, with any value above taxed at 20% after the standard 40% rate. Married couples can...
Growth Downgrade for UK as Iran War Expected to Boost Inflation and Stop Interest Rate Cuts, Says IMF
The International Monetary Fund has lowered its 2026 UK growth forecast to 0.8% from 1.3% after the US‑Iran war disrupted oil supplies and pushed energy costs higher. Inflation is now projected at 4% and unemployment at 5.6%, while average household...
Edinburgh Worldwide’s Tender Proposal Defeated by Saba
Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust (EWIT) saw its board‑proposed tender offer defeated after activist investor Saba Capital Management rallied opposition at the April 10 general meeting. The board now plans to follow Saba’s suggested two‑window tender process, allowing shareholders to exit...
Derwent: Prime London Property Assets for Just 50p in the Pound
Derwent London, the UK’s largest office‑focused REIT, owns 61 prime central‑London assets valued at about £33.22 ($42) per share but its stock trades at just £16.00 ($20) – roughly 50p in the pound, delivering a 5.1% yield. The company is...
Lab-Grown Meat: Invest in Food's New Frontier
The plant‑based protein market, valued at $14 billion in 2024, is losing momentum as sales in the U.S. fell to $1.1 billion and British revenues dropped to £898 million (≈$1.15 billion). Consumer fatigue, rising skepticism toward ultra‑processed foods, and the appetite‑suppressing impact of GLP‑1...
How to Invest in Asian Markets – No Longer Just ‘Emerging’
Asian equities are no longer just “emerging” markets; China, South Korea and Taiwan now dominate the MSCI Asia ex‑Japan index, accounting for over 75% of its weight and more than 60% of the broader MSCI Emerging Markets basket. The region’s...
The MoneyWeek ETF Portfolio Update for Mid 2026
MoneyWeek’s mid‑2026 ETF portfolio update outlines an annual rebalancing to bring all holdings back to their 10% target weights after drift caused gold and emerging‑market ETFs to sit about two percentage points overweight. The fund will reset every position, abandoning...
Private-Equity Funds’ Woes Mean Bargains for Savvy Investors
Listed private‑equity funds are trading at deep discounts—often 30% or more—to net asset value (NAV) as investors doubt exit prospects after a multi‑year slump. Exits have begun to recover, reaching $1.3 trillion in 2025, the second‑largest year on record, and continuation...
Should You Buy IG Group Shares?
IG Group, a leading spread‑betting and CFD provider, has revived after regulatory setbacks, posting strong financial performance. Under CEO Breon Corcoran, the firm expanded into cryptocurrency products and is eyeing a US listing and prediction‑market venture. Revenue and earnings per...
How to Invest in Healthcare's Powerful Growth
Sven Borho, co‑founder of OrbiMed, outlines how the Worldwide Healthcare Trust has delivered a 13.5% compound annual return since 1995, outpacing its MSCI World Healthcare benchmark of 11.3%. He attributes the outperformance to a focus on high‑growth biotech, strategic M&A...
Three UK Small-Cap Stocks that Look Set to Thrive
UK small‑cap stocks have struggled, but three firms—Quartix Technologies, Galliford Try, and Applied Nutrition—show growth potential. Quartix offers subscription vehicle‑tracking with 330,000 vehicles and aims to expand internationally. Galliford Try benefits from long‑term government infrastructure contracts, improving earnings stability. Applied...
A US Debt Crisis Is Coming –Diversify Your Investments
The United States’ national debt has climbed past $39 trillion, representing 124% of GDP, and interest obligations are set to top $1 trillion annually by 2026. War expenditures in Iran have already exceeded $40 billion, while a Supreme Court ruling stripped away a...
Why UK Energy Prices Are so High
UK energy bills remain among the highest in Europe as the country wrestles with a gas‑centric pricing system and limited storage capacity. Labour energy secretary Ed Miliband is poised to approve the Jackdaw North Sea gas field – the first...
The 3 Tax Changes Coming in April 2027 that You Should Prepare for Now
The UK will introduce three major tax changes in April 2027: pensions will be counted as part of an estate for inheritance tax, reducing the cash ISA allowance from £12,000 (≈$15,000) and limiting the full £20,000 (≈$25,000) allowance to stocks‑and‑shares, and...
