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Is my pension safe and will mortgage rates come down? What to do in the current crisis

Uncertainty is everywhere from financial markets and high street to households. We answer key questions that thousands are asking on housing, pensions and investments

The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2022

Annuities: rates on guaranteed pension income soar 44% in a year

Previously unfashionable product falls back into favour as people seek security amid financial turmoil

The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2022

Annuity rates jump to highest level since 2009

The rise provides a boost for people looking for a guaranteed retirement income.

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2022

Mortgage borrowers set to see bills climb higher amid concerns of emergency interest rate hike

A tracker mortgage is already about £210 per month more expensive on average than it was before base rate increases started last December.

Evening Standard · Sep 28, 2022

Mortgage borrowers could see monthly bills climb higher

A tracker mortgage is already about £210 per month more expensive on average than it was before base rate increases started last December.

The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2022

How will mini-budget announcements affect UK households?

The Government has unveiled a raft of tax cuts as part of plans to drive up growth during the cost-of-living crisis.

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2022

200,000 more people a year ‘will be lifted out of paying stamp duty’ - OLD

The nil rate stamp duty band has been doubled to £250,000, with the threshold for first-time buyers rising to £425,000.

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2022

Cutting stamp duty could push up mortgage bills, expert warns

Reports claim the Government is planning to reduce the property tax as part of efforts to boost economic growth.

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2022

Exact number of years you need to work for Full State Pension payments in retirement

You will need a minimum of 10 years' worth of National Insurance contributions to get any State Pension payment, and 35 qualifying years to get the full new State Pension.

Wales Online · Sep 16, 2022

Age groups hit hardest by cost of living crisis and who gets full State Pension

In order to qualify for any form of State Pension payments during retirement, you will need at least 10 full years of National Insurance contributions to your name.

Edinburgh Live · Sep 15, 2022