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If you’re a homeowner or looking to get onto the property ladder or you are looking to remortgage, youāve likely been keeping an eye on the headlines. And with good reason! Over the past year, the UK mortgage market has faced changing interest rates, shifting affordability criteria, and increased scrutiny from lenders. But what does
Today, 7th August 2025, the Bank of England has voted to reduce the base rate to 4.0%. This decision comes in response to a cooling labour market, with unemployment rising to a four-year high of 4.7%. While inflation remains elevated at 3.6%, above the Bankās 2% target, the move is intended to support the wider economy and for many
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Your Money, Your Safety NetLife can be unpredictable. Whether it’s a sudden job loss, an illness, or a big, unexpected expense, being financially resilient means you’re ready to weather the storm. The best part? A lot of these you can āset and forgetā, meaning with a budget in place, you can enjoy your holiday or
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Letās get a bit cheesy this month with this very catchy phrase: āSpring Cleaning Your FinancesāA Fresh Start for Your Money.ā But research shows most British adults do not have enough savings. As we hopefully feel slightly warm temps, and the days are getting longer, spring offers the perfect opportunity for a fresh start. Not
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If you’re self-employed in the UK, income protection and critical illness cover are extra critical. You donāt have the safety nets that employees do. Like statutory sick pay (SSP), employer sick leave, or workplace health benefits. But of course, no matter your employment status, income protection and critical illness cover add extra support when you
Managing money and bills self-employed can feel like a juggling act. Especially since you don’t have steady pay or the automatic deductions for things like taxes and national insurance. However, with the right systems in place, you can stay on top of your finances and ensure everything is paid on time. Here are some tips weāve
Maybe you’ve spent a bit of time putting together your business. Now everything is going well, you wouldn’t want something unexpected to get in the way? This is where insurance can help. Of course, we are big believers in setting up these support systems. If youāre self-employed in the UK, building and contents insurance is
Work habits in the UK continue to evolve and change. And so, the mortgage industry is addressing concerns from the self-employed. Guess what? Did you know you can get a mortgage if you are self-employed? You may just need to get some extra steps in place. But we are here to help and get you
Now set at 4.5%, the Bank of Englandās Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted to cut the bankās base interest rate. What does this mean for you? Letās take a closer look: On 7th February 2024, economists on the bankās MPC unanimously called for a cut in interest rates. They voted 7-2 in favour of
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