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Analysing a company · Explainer
Short selling means selling borrowed shares and hoping to buy them back cheaper. The gain is capped at the sale price, the loss is not, and borrowing costs and dividends run against you every day the position is open.
Dividends & income · Explainer
From 6 April 2026 the dividend ordinary and upper rates rose 2 points, to 10.75% and 35.75%, while the additional rate stayed at 39.35% and the allowance at £500. That makes the wrapper matter more, alongside the old tests of dividend cover and yield traps.
UK shares · Guide
To invest in shares in the UK you open an account with an FCA-authorised firm, choose an ISA, SIPP or general account, and buy on a stock exchange. Costs are dealing and account charges, currency conversion on overseas shares and 0.5% stamp duty reserve tax on most UK shares.
