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Protection

Income Protection Awareness Week 2026 – is your income properly protected?

Income Protection Awareness Week is taking place on 21 - 25 September. It’s a great time to reflect on the importance of protecting one of your most valuable assets – your ability to earn an income. Find out more in our article…

Economy

News in Review

This week John Healey delivered his first major speech as Chancellor, business confidence increases by 4 points, the latest data on the manufacturing and services sectors is out and an update on savings. Read on to find out more…

Retirement Planning

Retirement planning for the self-employed

Around 40% of self-employed workers are actively saving for retirement, according to recent research

Protection

Positive momentum in protection – but gaps remain

Protection claims are rising, yet many households don’t have life insurance and lack adequate financial protection cover

General Financial

Pension Awareness Week – Are you on track for the retirement you want?

Pension Awareness Week is the ideal time to review retirement plans, understand new pension tax changes and check you're on track.

Economy

News in Review

Housing market improves, Burnham boosts business confidence, difficulties in the retail sector and US inflation still high

Guides

An Introduction to Annuities

Annuities are back in focus as higher rates and pension tax changes reshape retirement income planning.

Economy

Economic Review - August 2026

August’s Economic Review - UK economy expands unexpectedly, UK jobs market “stagnant,” retail sales wilt and higher energy costs

Economy

News in Review

Annual UK inflation rate 2.9% in July, consumer confidence improves, boost in business activity and rise in financial anxiety

Economy

Commercial Property Market Review - August 2026

Commercial market update – London office take-up, hotel investment uptick, low supply in retail parks and the UK data centre market

Economy

Residential Property Review – August 2026

Residential market update – Construction sector struggle, Right to Buy reforms ahead, sales activity lags in Devon and Cornwall

Economy

News in Review

UK economy growth, latest employment and earnings figures, pensioner poverty and water bills set to rise