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16/10/2026

A typical annual energy bill is predicted to rise by £276 come January. Find out more, including how the energy price cap has changed over the last few years, in this article.

A typical household faces an annual gas and electricity bill of £1,999 from January, based on a key forecast.

15/10/2026

The average cost of a five-year fixed-rate mortgage is now 6%, the highest it's reached in three years. The average two-year fixed rate is now 5.98%. Learn more in this article.

Banks and building societies raise prices as turmoil in bond markets increases expectations of base rate rise

14/10/2026

What’s happening with UK house prices right now? The latest property forecasts suggest house prices could continue to change over the coming months, influenced by factors such as interest rates, mortgage costs and buyer demand. For more information, read this article from MoneyWeek.

The UK housing market continues to struggle as higher mortgage rates brought on by the Middle East conflict pinch buyers

13/10/2026

How does the seven-year rule work when it comes to inheritance tax? This article takes a closer look at what it means and how taper relief work for gifts made three to seven years before death.

Gifts made less than seven years before death may be liable for inheritance tax under the seven-year rule – but how the rule is applied is less well known

12/10/2026

Research has found that nearly 40% of adults would consider using property wealth to boost retirement income. Explore the pros and cons of this option and the alternatives to think about in this article from Money Week.

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Equity release is one way of funding later life if you’re facing a retirement shortfall – but there are alternatives which could work better

09/10/2026

How are people accessing their pension savings in retirement? New research shows that more than £91 billion was withdrawn from pensions in 2025/26, with many people choosing options such as drawdown, lump sums and annuities. The article from Which? explores the latest trends and explains the different ways people can access their retirement savings. For more information, read this article.

Investing can help your money grow over time but isn't guaranteed.

Around £22 billion was taken from pensions in tax-free cash last year.

08/10/2026

Are you confident you understand your pension options for retirement? Retirement planning can involve a range of decisions. This article from MoneyWeek explores pension options and highlights why understanding them can be important when planning ahead. For more information, read this article.

Investing can help your money grow over time but isn't guaranteed.

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07/10/2026

Could paying extra towards your mortgage make a difference to how long it lasts? This article from MoneyWeek explains how mortgage overpayments work and includes a calculator that shows how making extra payments could affect the overall term of a mortgage and the interest paid over time. For more information, read this article.

Our mortgage overpayment calculator can help you to see how much overpayments can reduce your mortgage balance.

06/10/2026

When life changes, it can help to check your financial plan still fits. A financial adviser can help you understand your options and agree a clear next step.

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05/10/2026

Do you know how salary sacrifice works? Salary sacrifice is a workplace arrangement that can be used for pension contributions. This article explores how it works and the impact it can have on pay and tax. For more information, read this article from Mirror.

Salary sacrifice is where you agree to exchange part of your gross salary for a non-cash benefit, such as payments into a pension scheme