A guide to Inheritance Tax thresholds, exemptions and planning essentials

Estates above £325,000 may face 40% IHT, with additional residence allowances available

Lifetime gifting and trusts can reduce estate value but require careful

World Cup success depends on balance, teamwork and adaptability. The same principles apply to investing, where diversification, discipline and regular reviews support your long-term financial objectives.

• Building a portfolio, like a

Keir Starmer’s resignation announcement, annual inflation remained at 2.8% in May and the UK and US hold interest rates

• Starmer’s departure clears the way for the country’s seventh Prime Minister in a decade, in time for the summer

From our Technology and Integrations Director at Purposeful Group, Cat Adams. As digital communication grows and technology advances, cyber threats are becoming more common.

In this article, we share a few practical ways to stay safe and

When people talk about “stakeholders” it sounds like corporate jargon, but it really matters at FMB. Our stakeholders are our clients, our staff, and our community, not just our shareholders. (Photo by Jonny Gios on behalf of Give a Day for

Long-term investment success depends more on time in markets than timing them

• Market volatility is normal and often creates long-term opportunity
• Holding excess cash may hinder growth for long-term objectives
• Diversification and

Inflation eased in April, UK trade deal with Gulf partners, Fuel Duty freeze extended and unemployment rate rises

• Latest Office for National Statistics data show inflation slowed to 2.8% in April, down from 3.3% in March
• The UK