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May 2026 Market Commentary

May continued the turbulent trajectory set in April, with the Iranian conflict and its ripple effects dictating global market sentiment. The optimism that drove the “TACO trade” in…

Tom Passes Pensions and Retirement Planning Exam

Questa protection specialist, Tom Reardon, has passed the Chartered Insurance Institute’s R04 Pensions and Retirement Planning exam, leaving two remaining units to complete the Level 4 Diploma in…

Neil Hunter Targets Kitzbühel After Southport Triathlon Victory

Lancashire triathlete Neil Hunter has qualified for the 2027 European Standard Distance Triathlon Championships in Kitzbühel after winning his age group at the Southport Triathlon in difficult weather…

Mortgage Market Shows Early Signs of Easing as Middle East Crisis De-escalates

The UK mortgage market is beginning to breathe again. After one of its most turbulent periods since the mini-Budget chaos of late 2022, the combination of ceasefire signals…

April Market Commentary: Navigating the Strait of Hormuz Shock

In our April Market Commentary, March 2026 will be remembered as the month when a single chokepoint in the Persian Gulf reshaped the economic outlook for the entire…

UK Economy Grows 0.5% Ahead of Middle East Crisis

The UK economy growth figures delivered a stronger-than-expected performance in the three months to February 2026, but that positive headline has since been overtaken by the economic consequences…