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Employer National Insurance hike creates headwinds for UK group risk market, Swiss Re finds
Growth within the UK group risk market slowed in 2025 as the employers’ National Insurance (NI) increase from April 2025 saw businesses…
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Landbay to spotlight Renters’ Rights Act in latest broker webinar
Buy-to-let lender, Landbay, has today (23rd April 2026) announced its latest Spotlight webinar will focus on the Renters’ Rights Act and what it…
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Benenden Health closes 2025 with £25.1m boost to strengthen member services
Not-for-profit, affordable healthcare provider Benenden Health has announced a significant financial upturn for 2025, reporting an operational surplus of £25.1m and an accelerated investment…
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PlannerPal introduces video-powered meeting notes for financial advisers
PlannerPal, an AI-powered workflow for financial advisers and wealth managers, has today added a new video analysis capability to its Meeting Notes…
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FCA shows positive intent in adressing distribution silos impacting customer outcomes in later life lending
The FCA appears committed to addressing the distribution silos holding back access to later life lending solutions, including products such as modern…
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Landbay reduces rates on Core range products and increases maximum loan sizes
Buy-to-let lender, Landbay, has today (22nd April 2026) announced rate reductions of 0.20% across selected Core two- and five-year fixed-rate products, available up…
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Why self-employed borrowers are becoming a defining challenge for mortgage affordability models | Pepper Money
As the new tax year begins, millions of self-employed workers are entering a natural planning window, reviewing income, tax liabilities and savings goals for…
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Musculoskeletal claims rise significantly for Cirencester Friendly in 2025
Claims figures for 2025 from individual income protection provider Cirencester Friendly reveal a significant rise in claims for musculoskeletal conditions, which include…
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Foundation launch new Large HMO and Short-Term Let products and cut fixed-rates
Foundation, the intermediary-only specialist lender, has today (22nd April 2026) announced the launch of new specialist products covering both Large HMO and Short-Term Let,…
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Practical Value That Lasts Beyond the Event: 2 Weeks to the Morningstar Investment Conference UK 2026
Join us on 7 May in London for the Morningstar Investment Conference UK Your opportunity to gain practical insights, connect with peers,…
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