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News in Review

Bank rate held at 3.75%, Budget confirmed, Burnham commits to social care reform, retail sales and private sector updates

August 5, 2026

In the news

Wealth in the news - salary sacrifice confusion, fraudsters target private school fee payments and lack of later life planning

August 5, 2026

Economic Review – July 2026

July’s Economic Review – Bank Rate held at 3.75%, June UK inflation dip, consumer confidence lifts but business confidence drops

August 5, 2026

News in Review

Andy Burnham’s first week as Prime Minister, June’s easing inflation, oil price volatility plus US tariffs and house price growth

July 29, 2026

Residential Property Market Review – July 2026

The latest Residential Market Survey shows ‘cautious encouragement’, end to ‘gazumping’, homebuyer demand slips

July 24, 2026

Commercial Property Market Review – July 2026

Commercial market trends – investors shift to commercial, retrofitting likely to rise and healthcare sector resilient

July 23, 2026

News in Review

A dramatic week in Downing Street following Keir Starmer's departure from Number 10 and the UK economy shows modest growth

July 22, 2026

Give your money intention

Many people choose to keep large amounts in cash because it seems reassuring and feels like the ‘safe’ option

July 21, 2026

Young people are the most proactive pension savers

Challenging assumptions: younger adults are emerging as some of the most engaged pension savers

July 21, 2026

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