Jan 27, 2022 | Newsletter
The supply chain crisis is seeping into almost every corner of life in the UK, with prospective homeowners likely to be affected by delays to new homes. A drop in the number of new homes being built could lead to even further trouble for first-time buyers in 2022, as...
Jan 24, 2022 | Newsletter
UK house prices hit a record in November, with values over the past three months rising at their fastest pace for 15 years, according to mortgage lender Halifax. The average price of a home stood at £272,992 after gaining 3.4% in the quarter through November, the...
Jan 21, 2022 | Newsletter
The Bank of England’s monetary policy chief has said inflation is likely to soar “comfortably” above 5% next spring when the energy regulator Ofgem raises a price cap affecting millions of households. Record high levels of vacancies are also likely to persist for...
Jan 18, 2022 | Newsletter
The last few weeks have been volatile, they say, but economies are still growing nicely. Household savings are high, unemployment is low and both those things bode well for consumption in 2022, as does the shift in favour of fiscal policy by governments. Supply chain...
Jan 15, 2022 | Newsletter
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is warning all self-employed people to be ‘on their guard’ and not be tricked by fake emails or text messages from fraudsters after nearly 800,000 tax-related scams were reported in the last year. The department is currently...
Jan 12, 2022 | Newsletter
The world of banking is changing – faster than ever. Faced with technology developments, and evolving customer demands, banks must think carefully about their future and the strategy they need to remain responsive and relevant. As well as facing a more competitive...
