As bonus season approaches, many people start thinking about the best way to put that extra income to work. A common question is whether it’s better to use a bonus to reduce a mortgage or to boost a pension. With interest rates having eased from recent highs, and with long‑term planning front-of-mind for many households, it’s a timely moment to revisit the trade‑offs.
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Tax tips for tax year end
4 minutes
27 February 2026
UK business owners are moving abroad – what this means for long‑term tax and financial planning
More entrepreneurs are choosing to live and work across borders. New analysis commissioned by Rathbones shows that almost 6,000 high‑growth business owners left the UK between January 2024 and January 2026. It’s a striking change, and one that reflects how global and mobile modern business owners have become.
4 minutes
25 February 2026
Taking tax-free cash from your pension in a changing tax landscape
For many people approaching or already in retirement, tax-free free cash from pensions has long offered a valuable source of flexibility – saving tax today that can help compound your wealth in the future. From April 2027, most pension funds will be liable for inheritance tax, making it all the more important to think carefully about the timing and structure of withdrawals.
4 mins
24 February 2026
Tax planning: Making each pound work harder
The UK tax system continues to evolve, and many people are feeling the impact. In our recent webinar, Myron Jobson spoke with Olly Cheng about the key changes shaping personal finances today, and how early, thoughtful planning can help you stay in control.
Latest Investment Insights
In a world full of uncertainty, we have a responsibility to manage our clients’ investments through the ups and downs, seeking to minimise the risks and find the best opportunities for helping them reach their long-term financial goals. As part of this process, our Investment Insights content looks at some of the key investment themes effecting the global markets.
Latest Responsible Investment Insights
What exactly is responsible investment, and what impact can it have on your own wealth and the world around you? Explore our thought leadership articles, reports and events on this topic to find out more.
7 mins
28 January 2026
Investing with an eye to the future
Trustees who are responsible for a charity’s investment portfolio might need to adjust their priorities in the current challenging financial climate, James Ayre, Fund Manager, Charities, and Kate Elliot, Head of Research, Rathbones Greenbank, tell Ian Allsop, contributing editor for Charity Finance.
