Investing and penalties: a game of nerves or reactions?
With the start of the 2026 World Cup, fans across the globe will be excited to see their team perform but also dreading the stress of a potential penalty shootout. A record-breaking...
Mortgage rule changes could help more self-employed and older borrowers
The self-employed, older borrowers, first-time buyers, and workers paid in a foreign currency are among those who could benefit from a relaxation in mortgage lending rules. The regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority,...
Pensions UK Report: Figures paint dire picture of nation’s saving
At a glance The amount of money needed for people to achieve a good standard of living in retirement has risen significantly in the last year. Figures from trade body Pensions UK...
What are offset mortgages?
At a glance The mortgage market has been volatile so far in 2026 and interest rates look set to climb in the coming months as inflation is expected to rise. Borrowers can...
Why bonds are back in the spotlight – and why it matters
Bonds are back in the headlines, with political uncertainty driving fresh volatility in what is usually seen as a steadier part of the market. But why does this matter for investors? We...
Dementia Action Week: Shoring up the future with a lasting power of attorney
At a glance This week (18 to 24 May) marks Dementia Action Week1, an annual awareness campaign led by the charity Alzheimer’s Society, which aims to bring people and organisations together to...
Saving and investing for children and grandchildren
At a glance Many parents worry that their children will struggle to find their financial feet in the current environment. Concerns include the flagging jobs market and inadequate retirement savings. Meanwhile, high...
Financial Health Report: Financial resilience falls but a plan can boost confidence
At a glance Households are feeling less resilient and finances have worsened over the past 12 months, against a backdrop of continued cost of living pressures and global turmoil. These are the...
The special K-shaped economy
At a glance The American dream is beginning to look more tarnished. The US-Iran war, combined with volatile and unpredictable behaviour by the US president and his administration, have taken the shine...
The busiest shipping lanes in the world
Tension around the Strait of Hormuz has increased global political and economic uncertainty since the beginning of the US-Iran conflict. As a key artery for global trade, the war has interrupted oil...
