Hannah Davies

1 week ago | medium.com | Hannah Davies

Exploring Gender Roles in 1800s Europe. Many scholars prefer to translate the title to ‘A Doll House’ to emphasize the ‘doll’s’ lack of possession as she is in the dollhouse, but it is not hers. Henrik Ibsen’s 1879 play entitled, A Doll’s House (sometimes translated as A Doll House) was a great read. The Norwegian play provided a captivating look into 19th century gender dynamics, as its protagonist-Nora-struggles with societal expectations/restrictions.

2 weeks ago | medium.com | Hannah Davies

In Everett’s novel, the enslaved man tells his story. *Book Review*James by Percival Everett retells Mark Twain’s famous 1884 novel The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. What separates Percival Everett’s work from its predecessor is its strong character development in Jim, aka James. In Everett’s novel, the enslaved man, a figure who typically lacks agency, snatches his own agency to tell his story.

2 weeks ago | david-allen.co.uk | Hannah Davies

Share With interest rates still moving and cost of living pressures not easing, at the same time as many fixed interest rate mortgages coming to an end, we are often being asked ‘should we think about remortgaging?’ The answer for many, is yes, and it may prove to be one of the healthiest financial decisions you make in 2025. What is remortgaging and why does it matter?

3 weeks ago | david-allen.co.uk | Hannah Davies

What happens to your wealth after you are gone isn’t just a financial question, it is a deeply personal one, that if left unplanned can have messy and costly consequences. Generational wealth transfer is about more than just finances, it is about family, legacy and peace of mind. With around £5.5 trillion expected to pass from one generation to the next by 2047, it really matters that this wealth is not lost, becomes disputed or reduced by avoidable taxation.

1 month ago | david-allen.co.uk | Hannah Davies

Share Prior to the Spring Statement, there were rumours surrounding a potential review by the Government of the Individual Savings Account (ISA) structure. Whilst the topic was not mentioned in Chancellor Rachel Reeves statement in parliament, the accompanying documents outlined plans for a consultation period. The £20,000 ISA allowance remains unchanged for now, and the consultation is still in progress.