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Agents urged to prepare as first phase of Renters’ Rights Act comes into force | Propertymark
With just two weeks until the first phase of the Renters’ Rights Act comes into effect, letting agents across England are being…
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Foundation launches new Limited Edition residential remortgage products and cuts rates
Foundation, the intermediary-only specialist lender, has today (16th April 2026) announced the launch of new Limited Edition residential remortgage products and rate cuts…
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A&E waiting times reach five-year low, but system pressures and delays persist | The Exeter insight
New NHS data showing A&E waiting times have fallen to their lowest level in five years has been broadly welcomed as a…
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Tough times ahead for landlords as they face a financial squeeze
The latest buy-to-let data from UK Finance points to a sector under increasing pressure, as landlords contend with rising costs, shifting legislation,…
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Pension-finding tool Raindrop has reunited customers with £447 million in lost pensions during Q1 2026
Pension-finding platform, Raindrop has reunited customers with £447 million in lost pension savings during Q1 2026 – a 309% increase on the £109 million found…
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New AXA research shows AI is driving Britons to delay care
New research from health insurer, AXA Health, reveals that artificial intelligence (AI) is directly shaping when and how people seek medical help in the UK. The findings show…
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Advisers treat platform and MPS as one system, not two decisions, research finds – Morningstar Wealth and the lang cat
Morningstar Wealth, in collaboration with the lang cat, has published new research exploring how effectively platforms and MPS work together, and why…
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Battle of the business models | targeted support vs AI
As AI continues to reshape how consumers discover, compare and make financial decisions, traditional advice and guidance models are facing increasing pressure…
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Market Report: Stocks stage a rapid comeback, but oil remains elevated
Hargreaves Lansdown highlights a market rebound alongside stubbornly high oil prices and a surprise uptick in UK growth, while AI-driven earnings continue…
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Just Group | 20-year range in healthy life expectancy at birth between the wealthiest and poorest areas
Modest improvement in life expectancy overshadowed by falls in healthy life expectancy, says Just Group. Official figures showing life expectancy in England…

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