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European equities, as measured by the EuroStoxx 50 index, have risen by 20% since their low point in the summer of 2012.

The pound (GBP) was left subdued yesterday after data suggested that UK retail conditions ‘darkened’ this month.

The global financial crisis has brought in an era of low interest rates. Eight years on from the onset of the crisis growth remains subpar and interest rates have drifted lower still, sometimes into negative territory.

The pound (GBP) enjoyed modest support yesterday, although GBP’s upside seemed more linked to movements in other currencies than Sterling’s own strength.

FICs are companies limited by shares (an "Ltd" or "Limited") and often established by parents and/or grandparents ("Founders") to benefit themselves and their family, as shareholders.

From 6 April 2025, the UK will move to a new residence-based system for Inheritance Tax (IHT), marking one of the most significant shifts in the taxation of wealth in recent decades.

With Chancellor Rachel Reeves's first Budget scheduled for Wednesday 30th October 2024, we have set out below, our thoughts on some of the rumoured tax rises required to address the nation's £20 billion deficit.

The stock market turbulence following the EU referendum has impacted on North West listed companies, with the total market capitalisation falling by £1.4bn.

For centuries, family businesses have been at the heart of our communities, forming the backbone of our local economies.

There are a number of potential tax advantages when using FICs, including Inheritance Tax, but these will vary depending on the size

The last 12 months have been one of the best periods for Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) since the financial crisis began in 2007.

Case law in the UK tells us of the importance of the duty to take reasonable care and that, if you suffer loss as a result of another party's negligence, you can recover that loss.

For much of the post-war period, the ideas of British economist John Maynard Keynes held sway in Western Finance Ministries and Central Banks.

This week our colleague Sriram Prakash, Deloitte's global lead for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) insight, published the cross industry M&A Index Outlook for 2017.

As announced earlier this summer, the UK Government last week published the first batch in what is expected to be a series of over 80 Brexit ‘no deal' technical notes.

Understanding citizen attitudes has always been important to government and the public sector. Political leaders strive to respond to the electorate's priorities and public service managers want to deliver on citizen expectations.

UK motor insurers paid a record £3.2 billion in claims during Q2 2026, marking a 7% year-on-year increase as average claims reached £4,900. While Advanced Driver Assistance Systems reduce collision frequency, sophisticated vehicle technology is driving repair costs significantly higher, creating profitability challenges for insurers navigating the transition to autonomous vehicles.