Following the Autumn Budget 2025, changes to the VCT investment rules will reshape the UK growth capital market from April 2026. With higher investment limits and larger funding rounds ahead, scale and specialism will be key - and Octopus Apollo VCT is well-positioned to benefit.

A new regular update series on the Octopus Inheritance Tax Service and OITSPlus, sharing macro insights and portfolio updates on Fern Trading Limited, starting with an introduction to Ed Clough, Head of Real Assets at Octopus Investments.

The 2025 to 2026 tax year comes to an end on April 5th. We’ve got you covered with end of tax year planning support and our range of tax-efficient...

Fern Trading Limited (“Fern”) continues to back essential infrastructure – renewable energy, real estate, and fibre – delivering long-term, asset-backed returns. Despite a challenging macroeconomic environment in recent years, Fern remains focused on structurally resilient sectors underpinned by enduring themes. This report examines the macroeconomic backdrop, Fern’s progress across core sectors, and discusses the opportunities these investments offer over the long term.

The UK government is stepping up its support for home-grown innovation, introducing enhanced incentives to fuel growth in technology and enterprise. These measures aim to create new opportunities for investors and advisers, driving long-term returns while strengthening the UK’s competitive edge.

Chris McVey, Lead Fund Manager of the FP Octopus UK Multi Cap Income Fund, sat down for an exclusive interview with Citywire to discuss the UK...