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Standard Life appoints Claire Altman to drive growth in Defined Benefit and Individual Retirement markets
Standard Life, part of Phoenix Group, has promoted Claire Altman to the newly established position of Business Development & Origination Director, underscoring…
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The hidden cost of back-to-school stress – expert explains how to cope by ‘rewinding your day’
Google searches for “burnout” have surged to record levels this August, rising 28% in just five days, with parents and children struggling…
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Brits’ ‘fear of fraud’ cost UK SMEs £6.15bn in the last financial year
UK SMEs relying on outdated manual bank transfers as a primary method of payment lost out on an estimated £6.15 billion in…
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Nearly half of people in a two-adult relationship say they manage household financial planning alone, with men taking the lead
Research by Unbiased, the UK’s leading financial advice platform, reveals that nearly half (47%) of advice seekers in a partnership manage the household…
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Bank of Mum & Dad should be closed all semester, according to money expert
Parents often believe they’re doing the right thing when supporting their children financially at university. But whether it’s their first child leaving…
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Mortgage experts reveal how overpaying could save thousands
With half of new first-time buyer mortgages now extending beyond 30 years, it might seem like a smart idea to pay off…
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Rathbones: One in three parents delay retirement to bankroll student children as cost of higher education bites
A third of parents are delaying retirement to fund their children through university, with many working up to a decade longer and…
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M&G research: optimistic Gen Z twice as confident in financial futures than mid-lifers
New research from M&G, a leading savings and investment firm, has revealed that Gen Z (18–24-year-olds) are currently the most financially optimistic…
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Oasis and Taylor Swift fans lose out to scammers, TSB data reveals
TSB compared the 15 Taylor Swift UK shows in 2024, with 15 UK Oasis concerts this summer to uncover which led to…
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St. James’s Place urges parents to aply for funded childcare before deadline this week
Alexandra Loydon, Group Advice Director at St. James’s Place, outlines what parents need to know about Government’s expanded 30-hours funded childcare scheme,…
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Research highlights gaps in opportunity and perception in financial services
New findings from research conducted by investment, protection and retirement specialist LV= and the Social Mobility Foundation reveal the persistent barriers young people from lower…
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Top tips to prevent being hit by a devastating cyber-attack before the year-end
As we enter the last quarter of the year, Roy Shelton, CEO of managed services provider Connectus Group has warned that business leaders needs…
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Three new UK firms achieve exclusive CISI Accredited Financial Planning Firm™ status
UK firms, Ardent Financial Planning in York, Key Financial Planning in Birmingham, and Pyrford Financial Planning in Weybridge, have obtained CISI Accredited Financial Planning Firm™ (AFPF) status. The…
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Four deadly investment scams draining British bank accounts right now
With more Brits turning to investing to build their savings and plan for the future, fraudsters are finding new ways to exploit…
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Latest UK heatwave sees more employees back to the office as rising temperatures increasingly shape working and holiday patterns
Today, Office Space in Town (OSiT), London’s leading flexible office space provider known for its innovative, themed workspaces has announced a surge in workplace…
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Aviva completes a £700m buy-in deal with the ABB Plan
Aviva has today announced the successful completion of a £700 million bulk purchase annuity (BPA) buy-in transaction with the ABB Plan, in…
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2 in 5 Brits have used AI for personal finance advice
2 in 5 Brits (40%) have used a generative AI tool such as ChatGPT or Gemini for personal finance advice, according to…
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Ascot Lloyd to acquire Aberdeen Financial Planning
Ascot Lloyd, one of the UK’s fastest-growing financial advice firms, is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement to…
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31% of brits expect a gift for their birthday, but is that too much to ask in 2025?
On average, there are over 187,000 birthdays every single day in the UK, but how are birthday celebrations changing and what do…
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Leading exams expert: 10 things every parent or guardian needs to know ahead of GCSE results day
With GCSE results out this Thursday, an education expert has told parents to “keep their own emotions in check” and focus on…
