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‘Peace of mind is hugely important’

‘Peace of mind is hugely important’

Carol Kane from Surrey was worrying about the future until she took out financial cover to ensure her partner was secure if something happened to her. I’m a fit and healthy middle-aged woman. I don’t drink, I exercise every day, and I maintain a healthy body weight....

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Inflation drops and job market weakens

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

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%

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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MB Associates receives Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award

MB Associates receives Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award

MB Associates is proud to announce it has received the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award 2026, an exclusive seal of excellence reserved for businesses that consistently deliver world-class customer experiences year after year. The Platinum Trusted Service Award is...

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UK economy grew in November

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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