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Last week we discussed which markets and sectors are likely to be impacted under Donald Trump’s administration. This week, we take a closer look at how Trump’s win may impact the UK.

With the festive season upon us, and Giving Tuesday taking place on 3rd December, it’s a time of year when generosity of spirit is highlighted. It’s an important date in the charity fundraising calendar and illustrates both how fundraising has evolved and how technical innovation is enabling charitable giving in the digital age.

Trump inherits a strong economy with high inflation and a budget deficit. Markets expect his policies—deregulation, tax cuts, and tariffs—to benefit small businesses and financials but could harm renewable energy and tech sectors. Active money management is crucial amid geopolitical volatility and waning globalisation, affecting various sectors differently.

It's National Tree Week, so let's hear it for trees: for giving excitable children through the ages a place to hide, climb, or swing; for offering us merciful shade through the summer and rustling leaves to kick through in autumn; for providing a natural home to a menagerie of arboreal animals, and structure and warmth to our built environment. These green giants grant us so much…they even taught Sir Isaac Newton a thing or two about gravity.

Our 2024 Impact Report highlights our ongoing commitment to creating an inclusive environment and making a positive contribution to society.

Speak to almost any business manager and they will tell you that attempting to predict their business accurately on a 12-month basis is very hard, and over a quarter is nearly impossible.

This month, we hosted a panel on the evolution of the stewardship industry and 2024 voting trends, led by Global Stewardship Lead, Siobhan Archer. The audience heard from experts Lindsey Stewart, Director of Stewardship Research at Morningstar Sustainalytics, and Georgia Stewart, co-founder and CEO of Tumelo.

Each November, Trustees’ Week highlights the important role of charity trustees, offering a great opportunity to access information and free events for those looking to find out more.

What started as an evening of cautious optimism ended in unbridled joy for Republicans as Donald Trump won convincingly to become the 47th president of the United States, four years after he was defeated by Joe Biden.

The historic 30th October budget by the first female Labour Chancellor brought the biggest tax increases since 1993. Find out more about the implications on individuals, businesses and the broader economy.