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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

September 28, 2026

Pension Awareness Week – Are you on track for the retirement you want?

Pension Awareness Week is the ideal time to review retirement plans, understand new pension tax changes and check you're on track.

September 28, 2026

Keep your cool in the housing market

Summer’s heating up - keep your cool with your house moving plans. Good planning, realistic budgeting and future thinking can reduce stress when buying a home

September 28, 2026

Enjoying your happy and healthy retirement

Getting your finances in order is a crucial step in enjoying a happy and healthy retirement but it is only part of a wider plan

September 28, 2026

Retirement planning for the self-employed

Around 40% of self-employed workers are actively saving for retirement, according to recent research

September 28, 2026

News in Review

UK economy growth, latest employment and earnings figures, pensioner poverty and water bills set to rise

September 28, 2026

Freeze the higher rate tax burden

The government’s decision to freeze the higher rate tax thresholds means more workers will become higher rate taxpayers

September 28, 2026

Financial habits stuck in the past? Life moves on

A lot can change in ten years and financial needs shift. While life rarely stands still, many people’s money habits do

September 28, 2026

Why is life insurance back in focus?

Future changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) are leading more people to rethink how they pass on wealth

September 28, 2026

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