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Updated Wednesday 26th November 2025

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Autumn Budget 2025: VCT tax blow hidden in small print

Good news for Premium Bonds, as NS&I fundraising proves sluggish

Autumn Budget 2025: Chancellor commits to nuclear energy reform and low-carbon technology investment

Autumn Budget 2025: New tax on EVs reduces their appeal to consumers

Autumn Budget 2025: LISA reform mustn’t neglect existing holders or the self-employed

Autumn Budget 2025: State pension rise of 4.8% confirmed in Budget

Autumn Budget 2025: Banks dodge a bullet as Reeves keeps tax changes off the table

Autumn Budget 2025: Salary sacrifice cut risks poor outcome for pensions

Autumn Budget 2025: Balanced Budget keeps gilt yields stable post leak wobble

Autumn Budget 2025: Sigh of relief as tax-free cash spared in Budget

Autumn Budget 2025: Income tax on rental income for landlords will rise by 2% across the board from 2027

Autumn Budget 2025: British investing hub and Stamp Duty holiday welcome boost for UK shares and a British investment culture

Autumn Budget 2025: Chancellor announces reforms to cash ISAs

Autumn Budget 2025: Shock rise in income tax on savings interest

Autumn Budget 2025: Income tax thresholds will be frozen to 2031

Autumn Budget 2025: OBR report indicates there will be higher council tax for properties worth more than £2 million

Oil slips as Ukrainian peace talks progress

US markets react to rising rate cut hopes

UK Banks are expected to avoid major tax hikes

UK markets open higher as Budget looms

Brent Crude oil prices slide below $63 per barrel

Retail sales and consumer confidence data results

US futures suggest gains will hold at today’s open

FTSE 100 slips ahead of UK Budget

The UK Budget dominates sentiment

Investing insights

What does investing in the FTSE 250 look like? – Plus 2 fund ideas

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Capital gains tax set to rise? – 3 share ideas for the long-term

COP30 and climate adaptation – 2 share ideas to benefit from resilience in a warming world

Personal finance

Autumn Budget 2025 – what you need to know

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What are HL clients doing ahead of the Budget?

What could the Budget mean for the self-employed?

Switch Your Money On podcast

Autumn Budget rumours: tax hikes, pension changes and ISA risks

Sarah Coles and Helen Morrissey break down the rumours ahead of the Autumn Statement and what they could mean for your finances.

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Autumn Budget 2025

What could the Autumn Budget mean for your ISA?

Sarah Coles, Head of Personal Finance unpacks whether the Cash ISA allowance will be cut, how you can make the most of both a Cash ISA and Stocks & Shares ISA, and how ISAs help you save tax.

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5 steps to consider before the 2025 Autumn Budget

An easy way to get started in the stock market

5 shares to watch in 2025

5 funds to watch in 2025

Stock markets today

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Next week on the stock market

24th - 28th November 2025

Growing pains on the horizon for Alibaba
easyJet eyes full-year growth despite headwinds

Insights for the week ahead

Fund research

easyJet (FY Results): soft profit outlook

Alibaba (Q2 results): revenue growth impresses as profit tanks

Bond funds sector review – is there a change of stance from the Federal Reserve?

Artemis Income: November 2025 fund update

Novo Nordisk (Announcement): Alzheimer’s trial disappoints

ASOS (FY Results): profits miss expectations

Fund research

Asia & emerging markets review – is the tariff picture any clearer?

Baillie Gifford Japanese: November 2025 fund update

Bond funds sector review – is there a change of stance from the Federal Reserve?

Artemis Income: November 2025 fund update

Asia & emerging markets review – is the tariff picture any clearer?

Baillie Gifford Japanese: November 2025 fund update

Investment trust research

Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond ETF: November 2025 update

iShares Core Sterling Corporate Bond ETF: August 2025 update

City of London: November 2025 trust update

Murray Income Trust - manager change

Investment trust research

City of London: November 2025 trust update

Murray Income Trust - manager change

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