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Mortgage & rental spending rises as consumer confidence holds steady

Mortgage and rental spending increased 2.0% year-on-year in January, up from 1.8% in December,...

ANALYSIS: Prospects of interest rate cut rise as UK inflation declines in December

UK inflation unexpectedly declined in December, increasing the likelihood of an interest rate cut...

Pessimism over economy and personal finances on the rise

A new survey conducted by the Family Building Society has found that homeowners and...

Uncertainty looms over UK housing market in 2025 amid budget and tax changes

The UK housing market faces a challenging start to 2025, as tax changes, geopolitical...

Top economist: Deter saving and encourage borrowing to grow the economy

UK banks have a whopping £300 billion more in savings that they do outstanding...

UK mortgage market remains one of the most advanced in the world as change drives innovation

As Chancellor Reeves focuses on her ambitions to “return to economic stability” and create...

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Top five reasons why renters should consider short-term protection insurance

In an unpredictable world, financial security can often feel like a luxury, especially for renters who may already juggle living expenses, rent payments, and...

Credit search vs credit scoring

The terms credit score and credit check are often used interchangeably by consumers, many of whom assume they mean the same thing. Yet understanding...

It’s not just about work/life balance

Firstly, it was good to get feedback on last month’s blog on technology from several people, and to see a spin-off follow-up blog from...

The value of building societies: 250 years of mutual success

A key anniversary reflects how far the building society movement has come — and how individual societies like Hinckley & Rugby continue to deliver At...

2025: The year of CX

In financial services, customer experience (CX) is no longer a secondary concern – it’s the key to sustainable growth and client retention. With the...

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Berkeley Alexander appoints new BDM

General insurance provider Berkeley Alexander has announced the appointment of Grant Robinson as a...

Newcastle for Intermediaries adds three-year fix range to mortgage offering

Newcastle for Intermediaries has introduced a new range of three-year fixed rate products. It said...

Mortgage product availability surpasses 25,000 for the first time

The number of mortgage products available in the UK has reached an all-time high,...

ASG Finance launches loan for HNW investors

ASG Finance has introduced its latest funding initiative: the ‘Base Rate Beater’ secured investment...