May 23, 2024
Inflation returns to 'normal' at 2.3%
Inflation returns to a more normal level of 2.3% close to being within the target of 2%.
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June 12, 2024
Mortgage arrears are up
Mortgage arrears have increased 4.2% in the first quarter. It's grim out there, but I remain hopeful interest rates will move down soon.
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September 18, 2020
Cladding three years after Grenfell
3 years after the Grenfell tragedy the property market is being clogged up by delays caused by red tape. Is there any progress actually being made in ensuring not only the safety of existing buildings but also those being built now and in future?
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August 2, 2024
Fears of US recession as stock market plunges
Over the last couple of days stock markets have fallen quite significantly, fears of a recession in the USA are fuelling the fall. This could impact the UK in many ways should the decline continue.
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August 3, 2024
Young people relying on influencers for financial understanding
A worrying trend in the finance industry is that young people rely on influencers, particularly from social media, to understand financial matters. A new report suggests an increase in young people using this approach to learn.
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August 1, 2024
Interest Rates Fall to 5%
In a surprising move the Bank of England has reduced interest rates by 0.25% in a pretty close vote.
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