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MB Associates wins Broker Firm of The Year Award

MB Associates wins Broker Firm of The Year Award

An outstanding result for MB Associates at the MoneyAge Mortgage Awards. We were delighted to receive new industry recognition. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 27 February 2026: MB Associates is proud to announce that it has been named Broker Firm of the Year (11-50 Advisers)...

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Inflation drops and job market weakens

Inflation falling in January, combined with higher unemployment has fuelled expectations that the base rate could come down in March. UK inflation fell to 3% in the year to January, down from 3.4% in December, according to figures published on 18 February by the...

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UK house prices rise at the start of 2026

The UK housing market has started the new year fairly well, with prices edging up after a small dip at the end of last year. According to the latest data from Halifax, average house prices rose by 0.7% in January, following a 0.5% fall in December. This increase has...

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Bank of England holds base rate at 3.75%

No change to the base rate in the latest review, as inflation remains above its target level. The Bank of England has confirmed it has held the base rate at 3.75% in today’s review. The decision was widely expected, reflecting a cautious approach as inflation remains...

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UK economy grew in November

The UK economy showed unexpected resilience in November, with stronger-than-forecast growth offering a boost to confidence. The UK economy delivered a stronger-than-expected performance in November, with GDP (gross domestic product*) rising by 0.3% month on month,...

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