Autumn Budget 2026: what to expect from Andy Burnham’s first Budget

Today on the show - Jemma Slingo is here to walk us through the changes we can expect when the government delivers its Autumn Budget 2026 - now set for 28 October. Plus - the changes we already know about that could matter far more. Ed Monk is joined by Jemma Slingo to provide a well-balanced take…

Market news today - stocks hit all-time highs

This week in the markets: Stocks hit record highs after a strong earnings season. Fidelity’s Jemma Slingo reviews the stories moving markets.

FTSE 100 hits a new record: this is why investors are turning to the UK

Today on the show - Tom Stevenson is here to talk about a new record level for the FTSE 100. Why is Britain’s stock market enjoying a golden summer while rival markets stumble? And can it continue? Tom’s recent article analysing the UK market can be read here.  

Can this ‘carry forward’ tax trick supercharge your pension

Today on the show - Jemma Slingo is here to tell us why the final few years before you retire can be amongst the most important for achieving your goals - and how you can use the rules of ‘carry forward’ to give your savings a boost. Read Jemma’s full article on carry forward here. Ed Monk is join…

Market news today - no summer break for nervous investors

This week in the markets: there’s no let up for investors this summer with volatility in tech stocks, oil and currencies, set against a two way pull of rising earnings (good for shares) but also higher bond yields (the opposite). Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets.

How rich are UK retirees? British pensioner wealth compared

Today on the show - Marianna Hunt is here to answer the question - how rich are Britain’s pensioners? We've run the numbers on how the UK compares to European rivals on pensioner wealth and income. The full results of Marianna’s analysis are free to read here.  Ed Monk is joined by Marianna Hunt t…

Pension opt-out: the worst retirement mistake you can make?

Today on the show - Marianna Hunt is here to talk about the temptation to opt-out of pension savings. Can it ever make sense - and who is at most risk if they opt out of retirement saving? Ed Monk is joined by Marianna Hunt to provide a well-balanced take on the latest financial developments toget…

Market news today - Oil reflects the ebb and flow of Gulf tensions

This week in the markets: Oil fluctuates as tensions ebb and flow in the Gulf; markets hold firm despite the Mag 7’s underperformance; all eyes are on interest rates, with decisions due on both sides of the Atlantic; and earnings expectations nudge higher. Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stor…

Are index funds the next bubble? The hidden risk of passive investing

Today on the show Tom Stevenson is here to talk about the remarkable power of passive index funds and why some famous investors are beginning to warn their dominance holds threats for stock markets. Ed Monk is joined by Tom Stevenson to provide a well-balanced take on the latest financial developm…

How can you retire before your State Pension starts?

Today on the show - Jemma Slingo is here to tell us what it takes to bridge the gap between retirement and State Pension. How can you reproduce the income the State Pension provides and retire earlier? Ed Monk is joined by Jemma Slingo to provide a well-balanced take on the latest financial develo…