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What tax rises can we expect in the 2025 Budget?
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Octopus Ventures’ CEO Erin Platts gains additional role as CEO of Octopus Investments
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A third of parents feel guilty when not around for their sick child – MetLife research
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Gilt market wobbles: what advisers need to know after yesterday’s turmoil
When UK government bond yields make the front pages, advisers know it’s time to sit up and take notice. Yesterday, the g…
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Date set for major UK Autumn Budget as Chancellor faces pressure on spending and tax
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House prices continue to rise at a steady pace, according to the latest Halifax HPI
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Insignis unveils new “forever” cash ISA, simplifying savings for clients and advisers
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Pepper Money presents shared ownership white paper to Downing Street to push for a more inclusive housing market
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Propertymark: Last chance for MPs to improve Renters’ Rights Bill
Consideration of amendments passed in the House of Lords will be looked at by MPs on Monday 8 September 2025 with Proper…
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FCA data shows sharp contraction in UK financial services workforce as AI, regulation, and market pressures reshape the sector
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Top easy access rates take the brunt of cuts
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Guest insight: why the Financial Services industry’s confidence in AI must be paired with responsible adoption
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