by admin | Jan 9, 2025 | News
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is the group responsible for setting the bank base rate (BBR). This interest rate influences the cost of borrowing for banks and the rates they offer on loans, mortgages and savings, all with the ultimate aim of...
by admin | Jan 7, 2025 | News
If you’re a first-time buyer, there are two words that you might not be familiar with – stamp duty. When you are thinking about buying your first home you’ll have been saving for a deposit and thinking about how you will pay to kit out your home but there are...
by admin | Dec 17, 2024 | News
The festive period seemed to start early this year with Christmas music played in stores from the middle of November. It seems to indicate that people are starting their Christmas preparations well in advance – or certainly that the shops would like them to. As we go...
by admin | Dec 5, 2024 | News
Investing in your child’s education is a top priority for many parents, but life’s unpredictability such as unexpected illness or injury could make it challenging to keep up with financial commitments such as school fees. That’s where financial...
by admin | Nov 28, 2024 | News
When it comes to planning for retirement, making sure your pension contributions are on-track is important. But life can throw curveballs like illness or injury which could make it tough to keep up with contributions. Why Income Protection matters Income protection...
by admin | Nov 19, 2024 | News
Stamp Duty relief not extended for buyers – what you need to know before rules change In Labour’s first Budget since taking office, the Chancellor announced her plans to fix the so-called ‘black hole’ in the UK’s public finances and increase investment in public...
