UK Gross Domestic Product showed a surprise 0.5% rise in May after declining by 0.2% in April (revised from a 0.3% fall).

Two in five 55 to 66-year-olds have retired early since the start of the pandemic, according to new research.

As Financial Planners, we have been well trained to help our clients navigate the so-called 'black swan' events of our time. Here I want to address the life planning issues impacted by these events that might be less familiar. 

The Association of British Insurers has revealed that a near doubling of Covid payouts was a major factor in the record £6.8b in payouts on insurance claims in 2021.