Why are house prices still going up?

An estate agent’s board outside a home

If you’re looking to buy a new home, you’ve probably noticed that house prices have grown rapidly in recent months. According to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), house prices increased by 10.2% in the year to October 2021. As you may remember, in 2020, the government’s implementation of the Stamp Duty holiday […]

5 Biases Affecting Your Investment Returns

A set of weighing scales

When it comes to managing money, you may not think that underlying biases play much of a role. After all, we all like to believe that we’re rational and logical people who are capable of making clear decisions. Unfortunately, no matter how objective we like to think we are, at the end of the day, […]

3 useful financial new year’s resolutions you should make in 2022

Empty list for 2022 resolutions

Each year, millions of Brits use the new year as an opportunity to make a lasting positive change to their lives. According to data from YouGov, exercising more and losing weight were some of the most popular resolutions in 2021. You might already have had some thoughts about the lifestyle changes you might want to […]

Guide: 10 ways to lead a more sustainable life

Sustainability has become a key topic for governments, businesses and communities around the world. If you want to reduce the impact your lifestyle has on the environment, it can be difficult to know where to start. Our latest guide looks at 10 changes you can make to your life to reduce your carbon footprint, limit […]

Everything you need to know about the 2021 Autumn Budget

British chancellor, Rishi Sunak, leaving 11 Downing Street

“Employment is up, investment is growing, public services are improving, the public finances are stabilising, and wages are rising.” This is the backdrop against which Rishi Sunak presented the 2021 Autumn Budget. Promising “a stronger economy for the British people”, the chancellor outlined his taxation and spending proposals. Here’s a summary of the key points […]