Helen Merrall

14/10/2026

Fuel prices affect everyone’s cost of living, click the link below to read more 👩‍🏫

Russia’s diesel release and why oil remains above $100 a barrel

President Trump last week announced that his administration had reached an agreement on the release of about 13.5 million barrels of Russian diesel.

However, October’s shipment of 2.3 million barrels against daily global demand of about 30 million barrels means that in the short term, this is unlikely to make a significant dent in bringing the diesel price down.

Read the full article here: https://www.cockbainassociates.co.uk/article/detail/sjpp/weekwatch-12-10-2026

14/10/2026

12/10/2026

With the Budget fast approaching, there’s no shortage of speculation about what could be announced, from potential changes to pensions through to support for first-time buyers.


Explore some of the proposals currently making the news and why staying focused on your long-term financial goals is often the most effective approach.


🔗 https://partnership.sjp.co.uk/article/detail/sjpp/autumn-budget-2026-with-a-month-to-go-what-lies-ahead



Cockbain and Associates Wealth Management is an Appointed Representative of and represents only St. James's Place Wealth Management plc (which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority).


SJP Approved 06/10/2026

Autumn Budget 2026 – with a month to go, what lies ahead?

07/10/2026

My non-negotiable hour of Pilates this morning 🧘🏼‍♀️

We spend so much time building financial wealth, but what about our wealth in health, strength and flexibility?

Movement really is medicine — and staying strong and mobile is one of the best investments we can make in ourselves. 🤍

Even on the mornings when I’d rather stay in bed! 😂

07/10/2026

06/10/2026

Financial markets have plenty to digest following this week's developments.

With attention centred on the latest economic announcements and their potential impact on investors, savers and households, understanding the wider implications remains important.

Read the latest article here to find out more: https://www.cockbainassociates.co.uk/article/detail/sjpp/weekwatch-05-10-2026

05/10/2026

Will the April 2027 pensions and inheritance tax changes affect you?

Under the new rules taking effect on 6 April 2027, most unused pension funds will be included when calculating the value of an estate for inheritance tax purposes.

📩 If you’re unsure how the new rules affect you and how much of your wealth you can pass on, get in touch to talk it through, or read more here: https://partnership.sjp.co.uk/article/detail/sjpp/how-pension-changes-could-affect-your-inheritance-tax-plans.html

Cockbain and Associates Wealth Management is an Appointed Representative of and represents only St. James's Place Wealth Management plc (which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority).

SJP Approved 20/08/2026

St. James's Place

How pension changes could affect your inheritance tax plans

23/09/2026

Financial markets have plenty to digest after last weeks developments.

From the Bank of England's latest policy decisions and record ISA subscriptions to the US increasing interest rates for the first time in three years. these changes could have an impact on savers and investors.

Read the latest article here to find out more: https://www.cockbainassociates.co.uk/article/detail/sjpp/weekwatch-21-09-2026.html