Meg Bratley
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British Friendly pays over £4.9m in claims and cuts average claim decision time to eight days
British Friendly reduced its average claims decision time to eight days in 2025, down from nine days in 2024, as the mutual…
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When life happens, pensions pause: Major life events impact pension saving for over a third of those who face them
Life can be complicated and rarely involves a linear journey to retirement; instead it is shaped by pivotal moments that introduce uncertainty…
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Propertymark reacts to Nationwide expanding 0% green additional borrowing eligibility
Nationwide is expanding access to its interest-free green loans, allowing more mortgage customers to carry out energy-efficient home improvements. Mary-Lou Press, President…
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Nationwide doubles down on green home improvements by extending 0% borrowing
Nationwide is doubling the number of mortgage clients who will be able to benefit from its interest-free green loans, as part of…
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Affordability remains the top priority for advisers and clients – The Exeter
UK health and life insurer The Exeter has released new survey data revealing what matters most to advisers and clients when choosing health, income protection…
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Mortgage Brain and Primis Announce the latest phase in the delivery of their next-generation broker technology
Leading technology provider, Mortgage Brain, in conjunction with mortgage and protection advice network, Primis, has announced, following a successful first-stage pilot last…
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Pepper Money Retreat returns for 2026, now recognised by Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter
Specialist lender Pepper Money has confirmed the return of its broker wellbeing Retreat for 2026, with two events scheduled for 21st April…
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Number of women investing surges 10% in one year, but gender investment gap widens
In the twelve months to 31st January, the number of women investing in the UK has increased by 10%, from 6.7 million…
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Guiding first-time buyers through leasehold reform risks
The most significant overhaul of leasehold property law in a generation has arrived – in part. For IFAs and mortgage advisers working…
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Spring Statement 2026: industry perspective on protection and risk
While the Spring Statement was expected to be low-key, industry experts highlight ongoing challenges around financial resilience, support for those out of…

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