As we move into the final quarter of 2026, investors face an unusual combination of economic resilience in several major markets, sticky inflation and sharply rising government bond yields. In addition to these macro factors, there are a wide range of complex external risks present, [...]

September’s growth rate marks the weakest annual pace since December 2025 and is attributed to the ongoing economic uncertainty The number of sub-5% fixed mortgage deals fell by 99% in September, with average fixed mortgage rates reaching their highest level in 3 years “Businesses across [...]

To raise funds for the UK’s National Care Services, the triple lock will be adjusted from April 2030, rising every year by inflation or 2.5%, whichever is higher The latest OECD outlook has projected a rise in global GDP for 2026 and forecasts the UK [...]

The UK economy unexpectedly grew by 0.4% in the three months to July, according to the latest data from ONS Brent crude and US oil rose above $100, with both benchmarks reaching their highest prices since May Mayors and local leaders in England will be [...]

In August, home searches were up 7%, marking the strongest annual increase in 12 months According to a trade body survey, 37% of the hospitality sector believes the new government will provide a boost Retail sales volumes fell further last month, with activity falling from [...]

Inflation rate rise largely attributed to Ofgem’s raised price cap, which has driven up the average energy bill According to the British Retail Consortium, expectations for the economy over the next three months have risen NatWest’s Growth Tracker confirms business activity increased across most of [...]

The key question is not ‘cash or investing?’ – it’s whether your money has intention to provide growth The recent government-backed ‘Take the next step’ campaign aims to raise awareness in how investing can support prosperity Advice can help turn uncertainty into a plan and [...]

The UK economy grew by 0.4% between April and June, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) UK unemployment was estimated at 4.9% between April and June 2026 – 0.1% lower than the previous quarter A major new report shows that poverty [...]