In Brief: New Prime Minister, New Chancellor: What Could It Mean for Your Money?
Monday, 24 August 2026
A new Prime Minister and Chancellor may mean a change of direction, but many of the UK's economic challenges remain.
In the latest Money Minder Market Insights, Ray Black and former BBC presenter Melvyn Prior discuss what the changing political and economic landscape could mean for pensions, inheritance tax, ISAs, investments and the cost of living.
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