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On 22 June, Keir Starmer announced he would quit as Labour Party leader. The decision had been anticipated in the media, but the changes still pose some uncertainty over the coming weeks. Read on to find out what it could mean for your finances. The Labour Party will need to decide on a new leader,

Investing is often as much about emotions as it is about numbers. One emotion that might affect how you invest at times is fear. Learning how fear influences investment decisions and how to master it could support your long-term success.  Fear could strike investors in multiple ways  There’s more than one form that fear can

Whether you’re taking out your first mortgage or it’s a process you’ve been through a few times, there’s an important question you need to answer: What type of mortgage should I take out? One option you might have overlooked is a tracker-rate mortgage. Indeed, according to statistics from UK Finance (8 May 2025), tracker-rate mortgages

The workplace pension employers provide is a valuable employee benefit. Yet, research suggests many workers lack confidence when dealing with their pension. This can provide an opportunity for business owners to offer support and boost staff morale.  According to Employee Benefits (15 June 2026), 39% of employees lack confidence when making pension decisions. In addition,

Is your current mortgage deal close to expiring? You might be considering whether to remortgage or use a product transfer. Discover the differences, along with the pros and cons of each option. A remortgage involves moving to a different lender In simple terms, a remortgage means taking out a new mortgage with a different lender. 

According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), a global recession could occur if the conflict in Iran continued into 2027 (3 June 2026). The organisation warned that delays in agreeing a peace deal would affect global growth and cause energy shortages. Indeed, the OECD said in a scenario where the conflict continues