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Redefining protection: why critical illness deserves greater attention
When it comes to protection planning, life insurance is often front of mind, but what about the financial impact of surviving a…
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Critical illness cover: the overlooked cornerstone of financial resilience
As part of IFA Magazine’s Friday Focus this week, we look into the crucial yet often underestimated role of Critical Illness insurance. In this…
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Friday Focus: critical illness takes centre stage
This week’s Friday Focus wraps up our series by turning the spotlight on Critical Illness Cover (CIC), a cornerstone of financial protection that can be…
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With rates on hold, conveyancers face backlog when borrower demand spikes
The Bank of England’s decision to hold the base rate steady has left many borrowers in a state of uncertainty, particularly those…
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Mortgage pricing paints a more optimistic picture despite BoE rate hold
Following the Bank of England’s decision to hold the base rate at 4%, industry experts have been quick to assess what this means…
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Stability or stagnation? BoE’s 4% rate hold sets the tone for the mortgage market in 2025
The Bank of England (BoE) has announced that the base rate will remain at 4% for the second consecutive time, meaning it will stay…
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BoE holds rates at 4% as Budget countdown begins – industry professionals react
The Bank of England has decided to keep the base rate at 4% with a close MPC vote of 5-4, a move…
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BoE holds rates at 4%, keeping things steady for now – mortgage & property professionals respond
The Bank of England has kept the base rate at 4%, with the MPC voting 5-4, giving the mortgage and property market…
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A fixed income strategy seeking to outperform markets across multiple credit and rate cycles
The L&G Strategic Bond Fund hit £1billion in assets under management earlier this year – a key milestone reflecting its continued growth…
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Mortgage market slows ahead of Budget as buyers pull back – but advisers face record product choice
The mortgage market softened in October, with Twenty7tec data showing a continued drop in first-time buyer activity and total residential searches also edging lower. …

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