Meg Bratley
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Experts warn Chancellor is making major mistake by dodging Council Tax overhaul
Council Tax has long been criticised as one of the UK’s most outdated and uneven tax systems, and according to SPF Private…
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Nationwide cuts mortgage rates again for new and existing customers
Nationwide will be cutting rates by up to 0.19 percentage points on two, three and five-year fixed rate products across its mortgage…
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The 2026 outlook: what comes next for the mortgage and property market?
As 2026 approaches, the UK mortgage and property market is entering a period of cautious optimism mixed with structural change. Falling inflation,…
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Rising taxes and costs could squeeze UK housing market, Phoebus warns
Industry experts are warning that the Chancellor’s latest Budget could put significant pressure on the UK housing market. Richard Pike, Chief Sales…
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VCT tax relief cut sparks investor concern over funding for UK scale-ups
The Venture Capital Trust (VCT) Association has expressed surprise and disappointment at the government’s decision to reduce upfront income tax relief for…
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LifeSearch becomes first in UK to integrate digital trust solution into self-serve life insurance journey
LifeSearch is launching the UK’s first self-serve life insurance journey with a fully integrated digital trust solution – enabling customers to place policies…
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Russell-Cooke reacts to Autumn Budget: Inheritance tax relief, pensions, and income pressures
Legal experts at Russell-Cooke LLP have shared their response to the 2025 Autumn Budget, highlighting key impacts for business owners, farmers, landlords,…
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MetLife UK: Budget misses chance to help long-term sick back to work
The Autumn Budget has drawn criticism from MetLife UK, which says the Chancellor missed a crucial opportunity to prioritise support for people…
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Mansion tax to strain older homeowners, but opens door for later-life lending growth
The Chancellor’s proposed High Value Council Tax Surcharge, effectively a new mansion tax applied to homes worth £2 million or more, has…
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MAB breaks down the Autumn Budget: the outlook for buyers, rates, brokers and landlords
The 2025 Autumn Budget delivered few direct interventions for the housing and mortgage market, but the implications for buyers, brokers, landlords and…
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