Sue Whitbread
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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 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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Hodge announces increased broker procuration fees and mortgage product rate reductions
Hodge is updating its broker commission structure, increasing procuration fees from 0.45% to 0.55% on its Hodge Resi mortgage products. This adjustment…
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Property market in flux: mortgage and property experts react to latest Nationwide HPI data and stamp duty changes
As the dust settles on the latest stamp duty changes, mortgage brokers must now navigate a shifting housing market landscape. The first…
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NS&I reveals latest lucky Premium Bonds millionaires are from South Yorks and Hertfordshire
NS&I reports that ERNIE has brought some springtime fortune as April’s Premium Bonds draw creates two new millionaires in South Yorkshire and…
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Nationwide’s latest data shows annual house price growth steady in March
As the housing market recovers from the frenzy of yesterday’s stamp duty deadline, Nationwide has reported that the annual rate of house…
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FCA fresh thinking on using pension pots for house deposits ‘a welcome development’ – Steve Webb, LCP
A speech by the CEO of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), in which he flagged openness to using pension saving to help…
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