Meg Bratley
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Hodge adds 95% LTV to Resi and Resi Retire propositions to support borrowers with complex income
New 95% loan-to-value (LTV) mortgage options have been added to Hodge’s Resi and Resi Retire propositions, giving customers from age 21 with…
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How financial education is essential for empowering prospective buyers
Written by Ben Thompson, Deputy CEO, Mortgage Advice Bureau For many, the dream of owning a home is one that can feel…
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Scottish Widows bolsters protection distribution team
Scottish Widows has strengthened its protection distribution team with three new appointments, aimed at bolstering its commitment to providing exceptional service and…
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FCA data shows sharp contraction in UK financial services workforce as AI, regulation, and market pressures reshape the sector
New analysis of FCA permissions data reveals a sharp contraction in UK financial services, with regulated roles falling across almost every permission type…
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LifeSearch appoints new CIO to lead tech transformation
Leading UK protection specialist, LifeSearch, has announced it has appointed Chris Payne as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO) to drive the…
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Low deposit mortgage choice boosted to 17-year high – Moneyfacts data
Moneyfacts UK Mortgage Trends Treasury Report data reveals the combined choice of higher loan-to-value mortgages (90% and 95% LTV) rose to its highest…
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Launching new AI empowered training and development software
Training and Competence (T&C) supervision has always suffered from ‘swivel chair compliance’ with supervisors and auditors using disparate resources such as check…
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Mortgage experts reveal how overpaying could save thousands
With half of new first-time buyer mortgages now extending beyond 30 years, it might seem like a smart idea to pay off…
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M&G research: optimistic Gen Z twice as confident in financial futures than mid-lifers
New research from M&G, a leading savings and investment firm, has revealed that Gen Z (18–24-year-olds) are currently the most financially optimistic…
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Angela Rayner’s tax regret highlights adviser lessons on professional negligence
Written by Jemma Brimblecombe (Partner) and Elliot Grosvenor-Taylor (Senior Associate) in the Professional Negligence team at Kingsley Napley LLP The headlines around…

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