Brooks Macdonald Group plc and Slater and Gordon UK Limited today announced, subject to regulatory approval, the acquisition of Adroit Financial Planning Limited by Brooks Macdonald from Slater and Gordon. Based in Manchester, and specialising in the Personal Injury...
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Workers could be forced back to office amid smart device security fears – BlackBerry cybersecurity
New research shows UK appetite for innovative financial products to enable energy-efficiency upgrades and reduce energy bills
Shoppers aren’t yet trading down to own-brand products – Aegon Asset Management
World suicide prevention day: benefits won’t help if they are not appreciated
Suicide is preventable. Employee benefits can and do help to prevent suicide in many ways – from providing access to mental health support such as counselling, to help with debt and money worries. However, employee benefits can only help if they are utilised and...
GBI Magazine’s Open offers listings
Last year, GBI Magazine re-launched our Open Offers listing of the tax efficient opportunities available. In association with GrowthInvest (the leading investment platform) and Hardman (the leading research platform) this is a completely free-to-use platform for...
New research reveals the financial and insurance industry offers the best life-work balance
Since March 2020, the lines between work and our personal time have become blurred like never before. Whilst the work from home policies made popular by the pandemic have given employees more freedom over their work schedules than ever, it’s also made it much harder...
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Carolyn Harris MP among inaugural judges at world’s first Menopause in Business Awards
Carolyn Harris MP, one of the leading political voices on menopause support and Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Menopause,...
The areas in the UK where houses are increasing most in price according to property expert Thomas Goodman
Written by Thomas Goodman, property expert from MyJobQuote Property prices per country Out of the four UK countries, Wales and Scotland...
“Two in five UK adults don’t understand the impact of inflation” says Charles Stanley’s Rob Morgan
Charles Stanley’s recent research found that two in five UK adults (41%) do not fully understand the impact inflation has on the value of...
Couples struggling to agree divorce settlements amid cost of living crisis
The cost of living crisis and uncertainty about future mortgage rates are scuppering divorce negotiations as couples fear reaching...
Women left with half the pension pot, no matter the job
Women’s pensions at retirement are half the size of men’s (£12,000 versus £26,000), regardless of the sector they work in. More than a...
Gifting Via Equity Release could Help First Time Buyers Shave up to 14 Years of their Mortgage Term, according to new research by more2life
New research by equity release lender more2life has revealed that equity release gifting could help younger generations pay off their...
POP music sees productivity soar in offices – and it could be down to BPM new research shows
Nearly half (43%) of UK office workers say listening to ‘pop’ music powers their productivity more than any other genre, whether in a...
Employers need to be disability confident, as reporting likely to become mandatory
Employers currently voluntarily report information on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace, however the Government has...
Working mothers reach 20 year high but spend 90 mins a day more than fathers on chores/childcare
The latest ONS data finds that more than three in four mothers with dependent children (75.6%) are in work, reaching its highest level in...
Federal Reserve approve another hike in its benchmark interest rate – industry reaction
The Federal Reserve approved another hike in its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday, in an attempt to tackle decades-high inflation....
FE fundinfo publishes its 2022 mid-year Crown Ratings
Recent market turbulence has meant some significant shifts in fortune for many funds in the latest FE fundinfo Crown rating rebalance with...
PT Vasil Demirov highlights the most important factors for financial professionals to consider when choosing a gym membership
In theory, improving your physical and mental health through exercise seems a straightforward task, especially for people that work in...
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