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News in Review

This week John Healey delivered his first major speech as Chancellor, business confidence increases by 4 points, the latest data on the manufacturing and services sectors is out and an update on savings. Read on to find out more…

Retirement planning for the self-employed

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

Remortgaging on the rise

Remortgaging activity is surging as borrowers seek flexibility and better deals amid changing rates

Positive momentum in protection – but gaps remain

Protection claims are rising, yet many households don’t have life insurance and lack adequate financial protection cover

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.

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

News in Review

Housing market improves, Burnham boosts business confidence, difficulties in the retail sector and US inflation still high

Economic Review – August 2026

August’s Economic Review - UK economy expands unexpectedly, UK jobs market “stagnant,” retail sales wilt and higher energy costs

In the news

Housing trends reveal cautious buyers, changing investment returns and growing demand for flexible living spaces

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