The Bullion Advantage

2026 has barely begun and already the world feels more fragile than ever.

Markets are wobbling, debt levels are spiralling and geopolitical tensions are escalating.

If you were hoping the chaos of 2025 was behind us… think again.

In this episode, we break down why the warning signs from last year haven’t disappeared. From stock market risk and sovereign debt to geopolitical flashpoints and political instability, we explore why 2026 could be a make-or-break year for ordinary savers.

At the centre of it all is one asset that behaved differently through every crisis, rece...

2025 showed us the financial world can turn faster than anyone expects.

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Markets shook.
Taxes rose.
Political tensions escalated.
And governments searched desperately for revenue.

But it was also the year informed people took back control.

In this episode of The Bullion Advantage, we look back at the defining financial, political, and economic moments of 2025 — and why those who diversified into physical gold emerged stronger, calmer, and better protected.

By th...

You use pounds and pence every day.
You earn them, save them, and trust them.

But what if they aren’t money at all?

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In this episode, we expose a distinction most bankers, advisers, and governments avoid discussing: the difference between currency and money — and why confusing the two has quietly eroded purchasing power for generations.

Every fiat currency in history has followed the same path: creation, expansion, and eventual collapse back to its...

The irony is impossible to ignore.

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One of the most powerful companies in digital finance — Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer — is quietly piling into gold. Not millions. 116 tonnes. Enough to rival some central banks.

At the same time, the UK’s own fiscal watchdog has warned that government borrowing is on a “very frightening” and potentially “unaffordable” path. National debt is rising. Taxes are rising. And trust in paper promises is being tested again.

In this...

The History of Gold: From Stars to Safe Haven

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Join us on a journey through time as we explore the incredible story of gold—from its cosmic origins in exploding stars to its role in ancient empires, modern crises, and today’s financial world.

In this episode, we break down:
🌟 How gold was formed and why it’s so rare.
🏺 Why ancient...

You pay. They spend. The UK government has just confirmed £91 billion in extra welfare spending and it’s your money footing the bill. 

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Taxes are rising, inflation pressures are building, and the state is growing bigger, costlier and more intrusive. So what does this mean for your savings, your pension and your financial independence?

Meanwhile, quietly in the background, something far more consequential may have just begun…

➡️ The first major domino in a potentia...

Don't let them fool you. This wasn’t a Budget. It was a financial ambush.
Income squeezed. Savings hit. Homes targeted. Pensions restricted. With every single one of us is paying for it.

In this episode of The Bullion Advantage, we break down the full impact of Rachel Reeves’ tax-heavy Budget and reveal what it really means for your income, your assets, and your long-term financial security.

Our senior specialist Harry joins Jake to cut through the noise, expose who’s most at risk and explain why physical gold is rapidly becoming one of the la...

If you want to understand the risks ahead, the strategies the government may be using and how to protect your money, this episode is essential listening.

The Autumn Budget is almost here and the speculation is flying faster than ever — income tax hikes, VAT rises, new car taxes, pension grabs, wealth levies… what will actually affect you?

In this episode, we break it all down: the warning signs, the rumours, and the subtle clues from Rachel Reeves on what’s coming and how it could impact your money.

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This is how you protect your wealth if/when a stock market crash hits! It's a must-listen episode if you own stocks or not!

Jake and Harry unpack what’s happening in the stock market, what it means for your wealth and how you can prepare before things change.

Here’s what you’ll discover:

- What’s really behind the slowdown in AI and tech stocks.

- Why some experts believe a “Big Short 2.0” may already be underway.

- How gold has historically performed when stock markets faulter.

- H...

If you’re concerned that the government is preparing to tighten the tax net – this episode is one you cannot afford to miss.

This week on The Bullion Advantage, Jake is joined by Senior Gold Specialist James Byrne to break down what Rachel Reeves’ latest statements really mean ahead of November’s Budget.

Reeves has warned of deepening economic pressures and refused to rule out tax rises — signalling that Labour may be preparing to U-turn on a key election promise. With less than three weeks to go, the question is no longer if tax rises are coming...

In this weeks episode Harry and I talk about Labour's potential rises to income tax and MORE attacks on the middle class with the new "Renter's Rights Bill". We also get into the recent breakdown of the Gaza Ceasefire and Labour plummeting to their lowest ever approval rating, with the Green Party and The Liberal Democrats nipping at their heels.  

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This week, Garry and I are discussing how this Labour government could targeting the middle class with a new tax raid in the next budget. We also get into £8 pints, £5 orange juice and £6 butter, all because of out of control inflation. 

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In this episode Harry and I talk about Labour's new potential raises to VAT as the UK is forecasted to suffer the highest inflation of all the G7 countries. All whilst gold keeps steadily performing.  

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