Insights
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Mothers face £65,618 ‘mum tax’ over five years following birth of first child
New data from the ONS shows that having children leads to a substantial and long-lasting reduction in mothers’ earnings; five years after…
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Celebrity splits shine light on need for financial advice during divorce
The separation of an Oscar-winning actress and Grammy-winning musician sparks questions for divorce and finances. While high-profile splits often dominate headlines, divorce…
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Women start pensions earlier than men but feel less confident, new research
For most people, pensions are one of the biggest financial commitments they’ll ever make, shaping when they can afford to retire, how…
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AI in the aisles: Over half of Brits now use ChatGPT to help with their shopping
More than half of British consumers (55%) are now using generative AI tools when shopping online, according to a new report by…
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Instant payments to exceed $110 trillion by 2029 globally, accelerated by European regulation and FedNow impact
A new study by global tech strategists Juniper Research has found that instant payments will surpass the $100 trillion mark in 2029; up from $60 trillion…
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Winners of CISI Financial Planning Awards 2025 revealed
The CISI announces the winners of the 2025 Financial Planning Awards, celebrating excellence across top professionals, paraplanners, firms, and future industry leaders.…
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Steve Webb: Over 100,000 people set to be thrown off the ‘Winter Fuel Payment Rollercoaster’ next year because of frozen £35,000 threshold
The increase in the state pension and other pensions next April will take more than 100,000 people over the £35,000 cut-off point…
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What makes a woman more likely to seek advice?
Women are most likely to seek financial advice at 56, according to new research by Unbiased, though they typically hold fewer assets…
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Half of UK adults gripped by ‘crisis of certainty’ – with many cutting back spending or raiding savings to cope
A new study by St. James’s Place (SJP) shows that half of UK adults are gripped by a ‘crisis of certainty’ – and…
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Number of borrowers with £100,000+ in student debt jumps by a third to 150,000
The number of borrowers burdened with student loan debt in excess of £100,000 jumped by a third to more than 150,000 in the…
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