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This is 2025: What happened to our finances and the economy this year
We are almost at the end of a year that turned out to be rollercoaster ride for our finances.
Investors have had a good year but there was certainly some twists and turns along the way.
The economy s…
Published on 13 hours ago
How low will interest rates go... and will they stall earlier than we think?
The Bank of England has cut interest rates for the fourth time this year.
The base rate is now the lowest it's been since 2023 but a split vote means markets and economists are now question how much …
Published on 1 week ago
Will the mortgage price war revive the property market?
Mortgage lenders are battling to offer borrowers lower rates - running ahead of the Bank of England making an expected cut next week.
That's good news for anyone buying a home but it's even better fo…
Published on 2 weeks ago
How good are public sector pensions - and should we cut them or protect them?
A guaranteed income for your retirement years, earned through your working life, with no need to worry about getting caught out by the vagaries of the stock market.
Sounds good, doesn't it? That's w…
Published on 3 weeks ago
Bonus episode: The questions financial planners are being asked after the Budget... and the answers
The dust has settled on the Budget but while we now know what Rachel Reeves plans for our finances, many questions remain.
The Budget featured a raft of tax rises – but also left out some moves that …
Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago
What does the Budget mean for you... and how bad was it?
After the endless speculation, the Budget finally arrived this week.
Rachel Reeves seemed happy with her statement and Sir Keir Starmer has been out singing its praises, but was the Budget a diamond …
Published on 4 weeks ago
Nvidia report bumper results - why does it matter and is an AI bubble set to burst?
Nvidia is the talk of the town after posting better than expected earnings results - has the chip maker genuinely eased fears of an AI bubble bursting… or just bought the market a bit more time?
Geo…
Published on 1 month ago
What does unemployment data, GDP figures and market moves say about the economy?
This week we've had some worrying looking unemployment figures and disappointing GDP growth.
Meanwhile, the FTSE 100 soared within touching distance of 10,000, before hitting a Friday slump.
Mix it a…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Never mind the B*****, here's the other financial stuff
Can you do a financial podcast and not mention the Budget right now?
No, not really. But you can give it a good shot at keeping Budget chat to the minimum.
On this week's podcast, Georgie Frost, Lee…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Will Rachel Reeves dare to hike income tax?
Despite repeated assurances that Labour would not break its election manifesto by hiking income tax, it appears it is now under consideration by the Chancellor in the Autumn Budget.
Why is Rachel Re…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago