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3 articles Written by James Hartley Updated April 2026

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Illustration of a UK investor comparing silver ETFs, physical silver, and silver mining shares

Tax & Rules

26 Feb 2026 7 min read

How to Invest in Silver in the UK: A Complete Guide (2026)

Silver has been used as money and a store of value for thousands of years. Today, it serves a dual role: it is both a precious metal (like gold) and...

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UK-themed hero illustration of a trading screen with a falling share price chart and a sell button, representing shorting a stock in the UK.

Tax & Rules

25 Feb 2026 9 min read

How to Short a Stock UK: A Complete Beginner's Guide (2026)

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A UK investor calculating capital gains tax on shares using a laptop with a gains and allowance worksheet.

Tax & Rules

18 Feb 2026 5 min read

Capital Gains Tax on Shares

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