The Latest Breaking News from AJ Bell

Global markets tipped to keep rising in 2025 despite trade war fears

A trade war started by Donald Trump is seen as the biggest risk to market stability next year

The Guardian - UK · Dec 30, 2024

FTSE 100 edges higher despite UK economy stalling in third quarter

London’s FTSE 100 closed 18.11 points higher, or 0.22%, at 8,102.72.

The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2024

Pensioners warned over winter fuel payment as key deadline hours away

The cut-off for making a backdated claim for pension credit to receive the winter fuel payment falls on December 21.

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2024

ITV shares surge on reported takeover interest

It is understood that CVC is joining forces with a European broadcaster to consider a bid for parts or all of ITV.

Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2024

Imperial Brands to show cigarette demand holding up against anti-smoking plans

The FTSE 100-listed company reports its full-year financial results on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Nov 15, 2024

Trump rally sees Bitcoin jump to new record above 81,000 dollars

Bitcoin has seen its value swell by more than 120% in the past year and by 21% in the past week alone.

Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2024

‘Soft’ launch for pensions dashboards as Government-backed scheme prioritised

Dashboards will allow people eventually to see all their pensions in one place, online.

Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2024

Tax-free withdrawals from pension pots surge amid fears over autumn budget

Reports that Rachel Reeves likely to increase taxes have spooked customers, say investment firms

The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2024

AJ Bell calls for pension ‘tax lock’ amid savers’ Budget worries

The investment platform said it has seen changes in tax-free cash withdrawals as well as contributions to pensions ahead of the October 30 Budget.

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2024

Tax-free cash withdrawals ‘surge while pension contributions plummet’ as savers panic over Budget rumours

A shake-up of the UK’s generous pension tax allowances has been feared for several years as chancellors search for ways to raise money without further indebting the country or raising income tax

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2024