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UK houses lost value in real terms in 2025 and significantly underperformed equities, according to new research by Rathbones, one of the UK’s leading wealth and asset management groups.

Multiple generations risk drifting towards a retirement that falls short of their expectations, Rathbones, one of the UK’s leading wealth and asset management groups, has warned, following publication of new Retirement Living Standards (RLS) data.

Three in 10 business owners do not have a pension independent of their business, according to Rathbones Group, one of the UK’s leading wealth and asset management firms, warning that millions may be taking unnecessary risks with their future finances.

UK entrepreneurs are confident about their own business prospects in the upcoming tax year, despite pessimism over the wider UK economy, according to new findings from Rathbones.

“The Spring Statement offered little immediate relief for business owners already grappling with a heavy tax burden and persistently rising costs."

Nearly 6,000 high-growth business owners left the UK in just two years between 2024 and 2026, with the greatest proportion working in tech sectors.

Rising tax and cost pressures forced more than one in five (21%) SME bosses to lay off staff last year, according to a survey commissioned by Rathbones, one of the UK’s largest wealth and asset management groups.

On average UK farmers have two-thirds (66%) of their total wealth tied up in their land, equipment and livestock, new analysis from...