One in five consider financial advice to deal with turbulent times

Conflicts in Europe and the Middle East, turmoil in some major US cities and, closer to home, UK unemployment predicted by EY to reach a five-year high in 2026 amid stubbornly higher prices, are leading fearful Brits to build up bigger emergency pots and turn to financial advisers for guidance. About one in five are considering financial advice and almost half (48%) are more likely to add to their savings, the study from Standard Life suggested. Financial advisers say the data echoes their experience day-to-day in client meetings. ‘Referrals are increasing' First Wealth managing ...