President Donald Trump’s second term has ushered in a wave of protectionist trade policies, including sweeping tariffs that have rattled global markets. Since January 2025, the average US tariff rate has surged from 2.5 per cent to 27 per cent – the highest in over a century. Tariffs on Chinese imports have reached 145 per…
Half of UK adults are unclear on how the state pension works, according to Standard Life’s Retirement Voice report. Nearly one-third of those closest to retirement (aged 55 to 64) are still in the dark. If you do not know how much you will receive or when payments will start, it could cost you. Do…
While the Bank of England (BOE) has started cutting the base rate in recent times, mortgage pricing remains mixed. While the base rate dropped by 0.5 percentage points between October 2024 and March 2025, average fixed mortgage rates initially climbed. However, recent market changes have seen sub-four per cent deals return for some borrowers, driven…
If you have made gains on your investments recently, your Capital Gains Tax (CGT) bill may be considerably higher than in previous years. Rates are now the highest they have been in two decades, with a staggering 46 per cent increase in CGT collected at the end of 2024 compared to the year before. Investment…
Millions of people across the UK use ISAs to grow their savings without incurring a tax burden. But with inflation outpacing interest rates, the real return on cash savings is often disappointing over the long term. That is why potential ISA reforms could be a positive step outlined by the Government in their Spring Statement….
In her Spring Statement, Chancellor Rachel Reeves struck a cautiously optimistic tone as she declared the Bank of England’s two per cent inflation target “achievable” – though not immediate. The announcement follows news that UK inflation fell to 2.8 per cent in February, down from 3 per cent in January, offering some relief after the…
Our BLOG
Time to pull out of US stocks?
TESTIMONIALS
The staff at CST are always very friendly and approachable.… Read more “Mr JD Dolling, SW Heating Equipment Ltd”
We have been with CST for more than seven years… Read more “Doris Francis, Engineering Services (Bridgend) Ltd”
Our business has been handled by CST for many, many… Read more “Mr & Mrs Rise”
I moved my business to Clay Shaw Thomas because I… Read more “Sandra Wilkinson of Sage Marketing”
The audit was well planned and executed efficiently, with minimum… Read more “GE Carpentry”
Privately and within the company Clay Shaw Thomas provides a… Read more “Seashore Enterprises”
I am very happy with the service from CST. An… Read more “Mr Atkinson “
The family connection with CST goes back many years and… Read more “Dr Jones”
CST are very efficient, courteous and proactive when dealing with… Read more “Mr CMG Adams”
I have been a client for over twenty years and… Read more “Mr J T Wall”
Always one step ahead of the game, CST have helped… Read more “Mr RT Evans”
CST Staff always give unbiased advice in a clear and… Read more “Mr L Branfield”
It has been a professional pleasure working with CST, they… Read more “Mr P Jenkins”
SUBSCRIBE to our list
If you would like to see full details of our data practices please visit our Privacy Policy and if you have any questions please email info@cstwealth.co.uk.