Meirion Jones

WeekWatch - 27/07/2026 Andy Burnham topped the British political landscape last week, becoming the country’s seventh prime minister in ten years.

Managing finances in bereavement There are some practical and legal steps to go through. While these can feel daunting, taking it one step at a time can make things more manageable.

Could your business survive losing its most valuable person? Does your business rely on the talent or expertise of a key individual? If so, how would it fare if they were no longer able to work?

Can I gift assets to avoid paying care home fees? A place in a nursing home can cost £1,267 a week or even more1, and anyone with significant assets won’t qualify for state support. As we are all living longer, it is something more of us will need to consider and plan for in later life.

WeekWatch - 22/06/2026 After weeks of speculation and growing pressure, Keir Starmer announced his resignation as prime minister on 22 June. It comes after just under two years in office and means the UK will soon have its fifth prime minister in as many years. However, the next steps remain unclear. Even in the event of....

Women and wealth: Navigating the financial future Female wealth is growing at pace, fuelled by inheritance, more women in higher earning careers, and a rise in female entrepreneurship. Yet it is not a consistent picture across the board; research tells us that many women are facing gaps in their finances.

Approaching retirement: what is the right time to de-risk? Moving from decades of building wealth to relying on investments for income is a significant transition. At this point, many people begin to think more carefully about risk, particularly how much of it they are comfortable taking.