Meg Bratley
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Zero deposit’ mortgages surge 32% in past year
The number of ‘zero deposit’ residential mortgages taken out increased 32% in 2024 to 622, up from 470 in 2023*, says chartered…
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“Preparation is prevention”- legal expert on avoiding the employee tribunal trap
The UK’s employment tribunal backlog continues to grow, with delays soared by 25% in just a quarter, – and lawyers are warning…
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Markets end the week calm on the surface, tense beneath
Written by Richard Flax, Chief Investment Officer at Moneyfarm Israel – Iran Geopolitical tensions escalated overnight as Israel attacked a number of…
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Carers retiring with just half the pension – urgent reform needed warns pensions expert
now:pensions, part of the Cardano Group, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE:MMC), highlights the growing pensions gap for carers during National Carers Week. The 2025…
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Israel strikes Iran as markets tumble: Morningstar insight
Following this morning’s news of an Israeli attack on Iran, oil prices have surged, whilst global markets are slightly down. Morningstar experts…
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Gold prices soar as Middle East tension builds – experts explain why gold is a ‘safe haven’ during global conflict
Overnight, gold prices surged to more than £2,500 per ounce as Israel launched air strikes on Iran. So, why do gold prices soar…
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Small pots, big potential: could they be the tey to greater DC pension consolidation?
Automatic enrolment and frequent job switching have led to a surge in small, dormant pension pots, now a growing challenge for Government.…
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Risk appetite dwindles as Israel strikes Iran’s nuclear program reports HL’s Nathan
After the overnight news that Israeli jets have hit Iranian targets including nuclear enrichment facility, market watchers along with many others around…
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The Exeter release 2024 claims statistics, showing an increase in claims paid
UK protection and health insurer The Exeter has today announced its 2024 claims statistics for health insurance, income protection, and life insurance products. In…
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Mansfield extends support for retirement lending
Mansfield Building Society has delivered a raft of criteria changes designed to extend support for borrowers seeking lending in or into retirement.…
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