Sue Whitbread
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The People’s Pension comments on the new Carer’s Allowance Earnings Limit coming into effect today
The new Carer’s Allowance Earnings Limit comes into effect today, meaning carers can now earn up to £196 per week as compared…
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Guest insight | FCA’s record-breaking year of fines: how can companies stay compliant?
With FCA fines soaring to a record £176 million in 2024—a staggering 230% increase from the previous year—financial firms face mounting pressure…
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‘Liberation Day’ tariffs: industry braces for global economic impact – reaction and analysis of what it means for advisers
Experts from across the Financial Services spectrum react to Trump’s tariff measures on the rest of the world So now we know.…
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April policy shake-up: Lawyer warns businesses of costly new fines and rules under new legislation
In the following insights, Daniel McAfee, Head of Legal Operations at Lawhive and a UK lawyer, explores the significant legal implications of…
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The democratisation of finance: Novia Global’s Linda Johnstone asks which platform deserves your vote?
The concept of democracy extends beyond politics—it is reshaping financial services too. Investment platforms should be at the forefront of this shift,…
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UK IFA M&A booms as Private Equity keeps the deals rolling into 2025
New review finds private equity-driven M&A activity in the IFA sector surged in the UK in 2024, despite economic and regulatory headwinds,…
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UK households on track to be £400 worse off in new tax year finds latest Resolution Foundation analysis
As the new tax year begins this weekend, the outlook for living standards is historically bleak as British households face a triple-hit…
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Brighter outlook ahead for UK Smaller Companies finds latest Octopus Investments’ Dividend Barometer
Octopus Investments has released its bi-annual Dividend Barometer which highlights why investors should consider UK small and mid cap companies for income.…
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The three Rs of investing: Truly Independent’s Katie Brinsden offers a lesson for another volatile year
As we brace ourselves for ‘Liberation’ Day US tariff announcements later today, market turbulence looks set to continue. In these uncertain times,…
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Stamp Duty changes threaten FTBs —is it time for lenders to adapt?Mortgage Advice Bureau reacts
The recent Stamp Duty relief removal is deterring 41% of prospective buyers, raising concerns about falling property demand and declining house prices,…

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