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Employers see the writing on the wall for pensions salary sacrifice schemes
Over 90% of employers think that the chancellor will place restrictions on pensions salary sacrifice schemes at the upco…
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End of ‘De Minimis’ may have far-reaching impact for brands with US customer base
President Trump’s new “Tariff Board” has already triggered confusion and legal battles, but, as Julian Wheeler, US Equit…
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Real Estate industry gets first property focussed digital automated AML platform
The real estate industry’s first property-focussed Anti Money Laundering (AML) digital platform has been launched by ind…
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UK inflation remains stubbornly high, holding at 3.8%: industry experts react
UK inflation held at 3.8% in August, underlining the Bank of England’s policy dilemma. While some MPC members argue weak…
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AJ Bell: State pension set for 4.7% inflation-busting rise as July earnings raise questions over triple lock sustainability
UK state pensions set for boost as latest ONS figures show 4.7% earnings growth, with the triple lock likely to lift the…
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Advisers’ role in fraud prevention by guiding clients through the threat of cloning scams | Damian Davies, The Timebank
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Cloning scams are now the biggest fraud threat to investors, with £2.7m lost in late 2024. The IA is urging vigilance, w…
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Inflation holds for now at 3.8%: mortgage and property professionals respond
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With inflation stuck at 3.8%, households remain under pressure – but there are signs the peak may have passed. For would…
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Weight-loss drugs: a breakthrough the protection industry can’t ignore
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With 1.5m Britons now using injections to lose weight and a further NHS rollout on the cards, we must consider their pot…
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BoE holds rates at 4% as housing market looks for stability: mortgage and property professionals respond
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The Bank of England has kept Bank Rate at 4% with a majority vote of 7-2, reinforcing expectations that August’s cut wil…
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Fear of letting go: Job hugging as the latest career trend
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