How to navigate financial unpredictability
The world feels more uncertain than ever, with 83% of UK adults agreeing that life has become less predictable, according to research[1]. This growing unease is reshaping how people view their finances, with six in ten (59%) feeling less confident about their financial future because of recent changes in the UK. From inflation to energy […]
A Guide to Investing for Wealth Creation
Our latest publication, Guide to Investing for Wealth Creation, is designed to help you navigate the year ahead with clarity and confidence. Inside, you’ll find practical insights on building a resilient financial plan, making informed investment decisions, and adapting to changing economic and legislative landscapes. From tax-efficient strategies to long-term wealth preservation, it provides a clear […]
Key steps to take before the tax year ends
With the 2025/26 tax year-end fast approaching, now is the time to act. Last minute rush can be costly if it means missing out on the tax year-end deadline and, therefore, missing out on valuable allowances that can boost your finance planning and save you money. Maximise your ISA allowance before it expires A key […]
Guide to Year-End Tax Planning 2025/26
As we approach the end of the financial year, the window of opportunity to take advantage of any unused tax allowances for the current financial year is closing. Dartington Wealth Management’s latest year-end planning guide has been designed to help you step back and consider whether your financial arrangements are structured as efficiently and effectively […]
March/April 2026 Financial Magazine
With the 2025/26 tax year-end approaching, now is the time to act to maximise your annual allowances. Key priorities include using your £20,000 ISA allowance for tax-efficient growth and pension contributions. Other allowances, such as Capital Gains Tax, Dividend Allowance and Junior ISAs, are ‘use it or lose it’ opportunities. On page 08, we explain […]
Quarterly Market Commentary March 2026
Following a volatile 2025, improving inflation data and growing expectations of interest rate cuts have supported gains across equities, while bond markets stabilised. Gradual disinflation and resilient economic growth across major economies have bolstered investor confidence, despite ongoing geopolitical risks and political uncertainties. We believe the two-week-long conflict in the Middle East does not change […]
Conflict in the Middle East
Over the weekend, the US and Israel launched military strikes against the Iranian Islamic regime’s military and weapons infrastructure. Their goal is to destroy the regime’s ballistic missile and aerial defence capabilities. The Iranian head of state, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and an estimated 40 of his key leaders were killed in an early strike on […]
Transferring your wealth to the next generation
Passing wealth to the next generation is important to many people. Recent research shows that nearly half of us (47%) intend to leave a financial legacy, with a significant number planning to transfer assets directly totheir children[1]. However, navigating the complexities of Inheritance Tax (IHT) can be daunting, leaving many uncertain about how to pass […]
Guide to Tracing and Consolidating Your Pensions
Over the course of one’s working life, it’s likely that we have been members of multiple pension arrangements. Therefore, there’s a real risk we do not have a clear picture of our retirement savings. Without a clear and consolidated overview, it becomes increasingly difficult to plan with confidence or ensure that long-term financial objectives are […]
Guide to Managing and Protecting Wealth in 2026
Begin 2026 with clarity and confidence by taking control of your financial future The Essential Guide to Managing and Protecting Wealth in 2026 is designed to help you understand your options, clarify your goals, build confidence in your financial decisions, and set a strategic course for the year ahead. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your existing […]