Articles by James Mackreides

James Mackreides

James Mackreides

'Mac' is a short tempered former helicopter pilot, now a writer based in Sofia, Bulgaria. Loves dogs, the outdoors and staying far away from the ocean.

The best properties with sea views are available for purchase
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The best properties with sea views are available for purchase

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Consider these six investment trusts for innovation and technology
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Consider these six investment trusts for innovation and technology

You may get exposure from these six trusts. Artificial intelligence (AI), a ubiquitous subsector of technology, has been one of t...

Will Andy Burnham prevail over UK plc?
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Will Andy Burnham prevail over UK plc?

Could the UK's struggling economy under Andy Burnham's leadership see a change in tone and pace? Business executives hope so. Acc...

How to increase a loved one's pension while reducing your IHT bill
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How to increase a loved one's pension while reducing your IHT bill

Since pensions will become estates for inheritance tax (IHT) purposes starting in April 2027, inheritance tax planning is becoming more a...

"Africa's economy is poised for rapid growth"
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"Africa's economy is poised for rapid growth"

At Africa Urban Lab, a research facility at the African School of Economics in Zanzibar, Joe Studwell works as a development economist. I...

Young people are losing out on pension opportunities
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Young people are losing out on pension opportunities

World-class and elite boxers are often perceived as exuding confidence. Although confidence is crucial, there is a distinct boundary betw...

For the first time, the number of over-65s paying taxes exceeds 10 million
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For the first time, the number of over-65s paying taxes exceeds 10 million

Perhaps you are one of them. According to new HMRC data, hundreds of thousands more retirees are expected to pay income tax than ...

How Taiwan's TSMC rose to the top of the chip industry worldwide
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How Taiwan's TSMC rose to the top of the chip industry worldwide

Even though the Taiwanese chip company is now essential, is it still worth purchasing? Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company...

Are you ready for a faster-than-expected increase in the state pension age?
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Are you ready for a faster-than-expected increase in the state pension age?

This is what you should know. There are rumors that the state pension age could be raised, which would mean millions of older wor...

How pension reforms could add thousands to your pot
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How pension reforms could add thousands to your pot

Significant government reforms could increase workers' retirement funds by thousands of pounds. In an effort to improve outcomes ...

Why, in Q2, investors rushed for AI bottlenecks
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Why, in Q2, investors rushed for AI bottlenecks

British investors' enthusiasm for the artificial intelligence (AI) boom increased in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, and they seem to be...

Is it possible to receive government funding for air conditioning installation?
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Is it possible to receive government funding for air conditioning installation?

The British summer has been extremely harsh thus far due to heatwave after heatwave. Three consecutive days in June broke the rec...