Melissa Moore Financial Adviser

Government bonds are meant to be boring. Yet recent swings in yields have made headlines across the globe.

So, what's changed, and what does it mean for their role in your portfolio?

Find out more in our latest article: https://ow.ly/TCeM50ZJgvq

St. James’s Place Representatives represent only St. James’s Place Wealth Management plc, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

SJP Approved 04/09/2026

Is cash King? Lets have a look and see........

Strong UK savings culture – but persistent investment gap Strong UK savings culture – but persistent investment gap

WeekWatch - Shares have their best week this year

A strong performance by the S&P 500 meant by the end of the week it had retraced almost all its losses since the start of the Iran war. Other markets also rose. Sentiment was helped by news of a truce in hostilities against Iran and hopes for progress in the peace talks that took place over the weekend in Pakistan. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Israel’s continuing action in Lebanon, as well as the future of Iran’s nuclear ambitions are key areas of contention between the parties.

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Sentiment fluctuates as oil price climbs

Despite ongoing global volatility, the FTSE 100 ended last week in positive territory, supported by the energy sector. This also came despite disappointing economic data for January and the rapidly fading hopes of an interest rate cut by the Bank of England later this week.

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Oil rises on Iran uncertainty

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Iran strikes and the ripple effect

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Useful info if you have started thinking about setting up a power of attorney...

Are you at the start of your lasting power of attorney (LPA) application? Or may be considering starting one?

In this blog, we look at commonly asked questions about attorneys, witnesses and certificate providers: https://publicguardian.blog.gov.uk/2024/02/13/your-questions-answered-attorneys-witnesses-and-certificate-providers/

This blog is one of a six-part series answering questions about different stages of the LPA journey.

AI volatility spreads

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MAKING TAX DIGITAL CHANGES COME IN APRIL!!!!

From 6 April 2026, it will become necessary for some sole traders and landlords (or an agent on their behalf) to keep digital records and, every quarter, submit simple summaries of their income and expenses to HMRC using compatible third party software. Sole traders and landlords will need to use MTD for income tax if they receive income from self employment or property, or both, over a qualifying income threshold. Please see Work out your qualifying income for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax.

Work out your qualifying income for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Find out what counts as qualifying income from self-employment and property when using Making Tax Digital for Income Tax.