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Engaging with your pension – knowledge gaps revealed

Despite confidence in their pension knowledge, many UK adults remain unaware of key details, from scheme types to State Pension entitlements. Better understanding today leads to stronger decisions tomorrow. Don’t leave your future to chance. 

Economic Review – July 2025

Our latest Economic Review looks back on July – the UK economy continues to struggle with weak growth, surprise inflation increases and a cooling jobs market. Despite headwinds, interest rate cuts are still expected as policymakers weigh mixed data and softening demand heading into the second half of 2025.

Economic Review – July 2025

Our latest Economic Review looks back on July – the UK economy continues to struggle with weak growth, surprise inflation increases and a cooling jobs market. Despite headwinds, interest rate cuts are still expected as policymakers weigh mixed data and softening demand heading into the second half of 2025.

News in review

A landmark UK–India trade deal signals optimism, but weak car production and rising government borrowing cast shadows. As consumer confidence dips, experts warn of tougher times ahead. Strategic financial planning has never been more essential.

Residential Property Review – July 2025

The UK housing market is stabilising after a bumpy start to 2025. Urban new-build demand remains strong, while buyer interest is returning post-Stamp Duty changes. Property flipping is slowing, with tighter margins and Stamp Duty dampening short-term investment returns in the South. 

Residential Property Review – July 2025

The UK housing market is stabilising after a bumpy start to 2025. Urban new-build demand remains strong, while buyer interest is returning post-Stamp Duty changes. Property flipping is slowing, with tighter margins and Stamp Duty dampening short-term investment returns in the South. 

Commercial Property Market Review – July 2025

The City of London is showing renewed investment confidence, with activity well above 2024 levels. Buying has become more appealing than renting, driving owner-occupier growth. In Scotland, hotel assets outperformed despite an overall dip in commercial investment volumes. 

News in Review

UK house prices dipped slightly in June amid affordability concerns. Consumer confidence continues to fall, reflecting economic caution. Meanwhile, warmer weather triggered early summer spending. The government also proposed a shift to 12-month Council Tax billing to ease financial planning.

Economic Review – June 2025

Our latest Economic Review looking back on June includes – UK economy Q2 figures, BoE keeps Bank Rate, what will happen in the Autumn Budget and retail sales figures show a sharp drop.

Economic Review – June 2025

Our latest Economic Review looking back on June includes – UK economy Q2 figures, BoE keeps Bank Rate, what will happen in the Autumn Budget and retail sales figures show a sharp drop.