Stocks had a small dip in November, before recovering back towards their previous highs. The longest US government shutdown in history had a negative effect, before coming to an abrupt end and allowing stocks to rally.

We welcome new colleagues, congratulate long service and achievements, and wish good luck to a retiring colleague.

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Many of us take steps to prepare for retirement – setting aside savings, managing our Inheritance Tax position, or making Wills. Yet one crucial area often gets overlooked: planning for future care needs.