News & insights: Top stories

5 November 2026

Lifetime ISA versus First Time Buyer ISA: which is the better option?

The government has unleashed details for yet another ISA that aims to help people purchase their first home. The new First Time Buyer ISA is once again trying to solve the problem of getting people onto the first rung of the property ladder, by providing incentives to save for their first deposit.

T...

8 min read
House for sale

Listen to our latest podcasts

Weekly discussions on everything investing from the teams at AJ Bell and Shares magazine.

Meet the experts

Your AJ Bell news and insights come from our dedicated in-house editorial team-experts committed to keeping you informed. We bring you the latest news, key financial updates, and valuable insights to support your investment research and personal finance decisions.

 Row Toggle Actions Laura Suter

Laura Suter  Director of Personal Finance

Russ Mould

Russ Mould  Investment Director

Dan Coatsworth 

Dan Coatsworth  Head of Markets

Charlene Young

Charlene Young Head of Technical

Sarah Coles

Sarah Coles   Head of Personal Finance

 

We're here to help you invest

We’ve been helping our customers put their money to work for over 30 years. And with over 796,000 customers, that’s a lot of people taking control of their financial futures. 

We’re not just one of the UK’s largest and best regarded investment platforms, we’re listed on the FTSE 250, we’re regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), oh, and we’re the only investment provider to be Which? Recommended eight years running, 2019-2026. 

So, when you're ready to feel good, investing, we're here to help.