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State Pension Age Review – What It Could Mean for Your Retirement

The government has launched another review of the state pension age, led by Minister Liz Kendall. Right now, it’s 66 for both…

UK Housing Market Sees Biggest Asking Price Drop in 20 Years – What It Means for Homeowners

Rightmove’s recent data shows average asking prices fell by 1.2% between June and July – around £4,531 – the steepest monthly drop in two…

£49 Million in Pension Tax Refunds – What’s Going On?

If you’ve taken money from your pension recently, you might have noticed more tax deducted than you expected. You’re not alone. Between April and June, HMRC…

August Market Commentary 2025 

July gave investors a rare breather. The FTSE 100 passed the 9,000 mark for the first time, US markets steadied after a surprise EU trade deal, and tariff…

OBR Warns UK Economy Is “Vulnerable”: What It Means for Your Money

When the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) talks about the UK economy, investors, economists – and frankly, anyone with a pension or mortgage – should pay attention.

Labour and the ‘Wealth Tax’: What Is It, and Should You Worry?

Whispers of a new ‘wealth tax’ have been doing the rounds lately, and while nothing has been formally announced, it’s getting harder to ignore the growing pressure on…