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£1 million jackpot win for two Premium Bonds holders from North East Scotland and Greater Manchester
Two Premium Bonds holders from North East Scotland and Greater Manchester have each won a £1 million jackpot in October’…
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Income Protection Action Week: helping advisers put income at the heart of client conversations
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This year’s Income Protection Action Week shines a spotlight on the vital role advisers play in helping clients protect…
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more2life responds to FCA Discussion Paper 25/2 urging regulator to create the conditions for later life lending to deliver to its full potential
more2life, the later life lender, has issued its response to the FCA’s Mortgage Market Discussion Paper (DP25/2), welcom…
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Proportion of pensions being withdrawn at +8% hits highest ever level across all pot sizes
The proportion of pensions being drawn down at 8% or over – nearly twice the rate considered safe and sustainable – has…
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Statements from HMRC & FCA highlight ‘risks’ from pre-Budget rush to access tax-free cash – LCP
In the run-up to last year’s Budget, fears over changes to tax-free pension lump sums triggered a surge in withdrawals…
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From conveyancing to freehold – the house buying jargon baffling Brits
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Buying a home can be daunting, especially for first-time buyers who are faced with complex terms and legal jargon. In fa…
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Developing your business growth engine | IFAM 142 | October 2025
Gearing up for growth Welcome to this latest edition of IFA Magazine. Our focus this month is all about business develop…
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FE fundinfo launches MPS Universe to transform Managed Portfolio market for advisers
FE fundinfo, the leading financial data company connecting the investment industry across the UK, Europe and Asia Pacifi…
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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-…
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£447m life insurance boom as families prepare for pensions to face 40% IHT
The total value of life insurance sales has surged by 18% to £447m this year (year end 31 March 2025), up from £378m in…
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Podcast #119: What the FCA’s new strategy really means for advisers and their firms, with Protiviti’s Bernadine Reese
In this week’s episode of IFA Talk, Jenny Hunter and Sue Whitbread dig into one of the most important regulatory developments facing…
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AI in Advice – two thirds of financial planning firms say tech will shape the future
Financial planning firms across the UK are significantly ramping up investment in technology, with AI seen as a transformative force that could…
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Precise bolsters residential range with leading low rates from 4.79%
Specialist lender Precise, part of OSB Group, has bolstered its residential product range with new limited edition products to further enhance its…
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The People’s Pension: new Childcare Act expansion could boost UK pension savings by £1.2 billion
A recent expansion of the Childcare Act could increase the retirement savings of parents by £1.2 billion according to new analysis from…
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CII says institutions must be held accountable for AI outcome
In recommendations submitted to the Treasury Select Committee (TSC), the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) says institutions and individuals must be held accountable…
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IHT receipts show new year-on-year increase – S&W comment
New data published today by HMRC shows that IHT receipts for April 2024 to March 2025 were £8.2 billion, which is £0.8 billion higher than the same…
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Government research highlights flaws in Lifetime ISA withdrawal charge
Research from HMRC published today reveals withdrawals from Lifetime ISAs, other than to buy a first home, were mostly due to unexpected financial…
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UTB Mortgages exceeds £2billion lending milestone following a record breaking first quarter
Specialist lender, United Trust Bank Mortgages, has topped off a record breaking first quarter of 2025 by exceeding £2billion of total mortgage lending since…
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Guardian – critical illness cover upgrade, CIExpert responds
Guardian has unveiled a host of improvements to both its adult and children’s critical illness cover. They now make a full payment…
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Gatehouse Bank reduces rental rates on all two-year fixed term Buy-to-Let Purchase Plans for UK Expats and International Residents
Gatehouse Bank has today announced a rental rate reduction of 0.24% across its full range of two-year fixed term Buy-to-Let (BTL) Purchase Plans,…
