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Business & Development
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FCA data shows sharp contraction in UK financial services workforce as AI, regulation, and market pressures reshape the sector
New analysis of FCA permissions data reveals a sharp contraction in UK financial services, with regulated roles falling across almost every permission type…
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Launching new AI empowered training and development software
Training and Competence (T&C) supervision has always suffered from ‘swivel chair compliance’ with supervisors and auditors using disparate resources such as check…
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Angela Rayner’s tax regret highlights adviser lessons on professional negligence
Written by Jemma Brimblecombe (Partner) and Elliot Grosvenor-Taylor (Senior Associate) in the Professional Negligence team at Kingsley Napley LLP The headlines this…
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Kathryn Mansell appointed Head of Corporate Finance at Old Mill
South West financial experts Old Mill have announced the appointment of Kathryn Mansell as Head of Corporate Finance. Kathryn’s promotion reflects Old…
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Planning for the April 2026 business property relief changes – what do advisers need to know?
Written by Neal Lees, Director, and Richard Pott, Senior Manager – Buzzacott From April 2026, the rules on passing on a business…
Economy
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Rathbones: Chancellor has one chance to ‘stop the rot’ as tough decisions loom
The Chancellor begins a 12-week countdown to the Budget, with Labour’s majority offering scope for spending cuts. Rathbones’s Head of Market Analysis…
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Broadstone: Autumn budget delay shows focus on long-term reform over quick wins
With the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget now set for November 26th, Broadstone’s David Brooks warns that while pension reform could be on the…
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Gilt market wobbles: what advisers need to know after yesterday’s turmoil
When UK government bond yields make the front pages, advisers know it’s time to sit up and take notice. Yesterday, the gilt…
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Reeves sets date for crucial Budget with government finances under pressure
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced that her second, and highly anticipated, Budget will be delivered on 26 November. Following her inaugural Budget…
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Rathbones: Long wait for Budget date only prolongs uncertainty
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has today confirmed that the Budget will be delivered on Wednesday 26 November. In the run-up, Rathbones, one of…
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Insurance and Protection
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Shepherds Friendly partners with Alula Technologies to future-proof underwriting
Shepherds Friendly has signed a new partnership agreement with insurance and healthcare specialist Alula Technologies. The technology firm is now providing the…
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GRiD: Government’s announcement on thousands of sick and disabled people to get life-changing support into work
The Government’s plans to support thousands of sick and disabled people back into work are welcome, but prevention, early intervention and workplace…
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Scottish Widows bolsters protection distribution team
Scottish Widows has strengthened its protection distribution team with three new appointments, aimed at bolstering its commitment to providing exceptional service and…
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LifeSearch appoints new CIO to lead tech transformation
Leading UK protection specialist, LifeSearch, has announced it has appointed Chris Payne as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO) to drive the…
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A third of parents feel guilty when not around for their sick child – MetLife research
Watching your child take up a risky hobby is a big moment, according to a quarter (24%) of UK parents. Other core…
Mortgage & Property
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Nationwide DIPs and Product Reservations go live on Xplan Mortgage
Iress today announces an enhancement to its Lender Connect capability within Xplan Mortgage, expanding its current connectivity with Nationwide. Lender Connect is Iress’…
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What landlords need to know as rent increases come under review
The Renters’ Rights Bill will limit rent increases to a single legal process. Allison Thompson explains what this means for landlords and…
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Mortgage choice dips as lenders tread cautiously | M&PI 20 | September 2025
Autumn brings change – and new opportunities As we see out the end of summer 2025, in steps autumn, a season of…
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PEXA hits remortgage milestone as it processes over £200M in UK transactions
PEXA, the digital property exchange platform, today announces that it has processed over £200M in UK remortgage transactions through its platform. The…
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Government’s renters’ rights bill rejection exposes fundamental misreading of rental market
Following the Commons debate last night, which saw the rejection of nearly all non-Government amendments to the Renters’ Rights Bill, Greg Tsuman,…
Regulation & Complaince
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Price and value two years on from Consumer Duty | Chris Jones, Dynamic Planner
Consumer Duty landed two years ago this summer, and its impact is now becoming clear, both in the evolution of culture and…
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The key impacts of Consumer Duty so far and what advisors can expect next | Stuart O’Sullivan, Protiviti UK
Consumer Duty has just passed its second birthday. How do we as an industry reflect on this regulation? Is Consumer Duty about…
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The Society of Pension Professionals back FCA targeted support plans for pensions but recommend improvements
The Society of Pension Professionals (SPP) have responded to the latest FCA consultation, “Supporting consumers’ pensions and investment decisions: proposals for targeted support”. Although supportive…
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FCA seeks boost to workplace savings to help people navigate their financial lives
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has reported this morning that it is providing clarity around workplace savings schemes so employers and savings…
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Almost 5,000 fake Financial Conduct Authority scam reports in first six months of 2025, financial regulator warns
Consumers are being warned of fraudsters impersonating the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), as the regulator revealed it has received almost 5,000 fake…
