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What is a guarantor mortgage?
Struggling to get on the property ladder? A guarantor mortgage could help you buy a home with limited savings or poor credit—learn how it wo
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Apr 7, 20254 min read


Tariffs return: what they mean for investors
New US tariffs have unsettled markets and raised concerns about global growth. While short-term volatility is likely, staying focused on...
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Apr 4, 20255 min read


Spring statement report
Introduction In mid-March 2024, the then Shadow Chancellor, Rachel Reeves gave the Mais lecture to the good and the great of the City. In...
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Mar 31, 20256 min read


Don't miss out on your annual tax allowances
Making the most of your annual tax allowances will help you achieve your long-term financial objectives Whether you’re just starting out...
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Mar 20, 20252 min read


March market update- European stocks outshine Wall Street
Global markets diverged as trade tensions hit sentiment, while strong earnings fuelled gains elsewhere Markets diverge on tariffs....
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Mar 10, 20253 min read


February market update - Markets rally amid growth and policy shifts
Investors weigh inflation, rates and trade policies as markets adjust to shifting economic conditions UK stock market on a high. London’s benchmark FTSE 100 index reached an all-time high after inflation dropped to 2.5%, potentially paving the way for several interest rate cuts this year. British stocks were also boosted by a drop in UK government bond yields after a spike in state borrowing costs sent the pound tumbling. At the beginning of January, UK bond yields climbed s
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Feb 12, 20253 min read


January market update - Central banks balance inflation with rate cuts
The US Federal Reserve cut rates by another quarter point and indicated a slower pace of easing for 2025 US stock markets steady. After a...
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Jan 6, 20254 min read


What is critical illness cover? Consulting a financial adviser
Whether you need critical illness protection depends on your situation as well as any existing policies you might already have in place....
BSG Team
Dec 5, 20243 min read


Autumn Statement Report 2024
Autumn statement from the Treasury Introduction The first Budget from a Labour government since March 2010, and the first ever from a...
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Oct 30, 20242 min read


2024 Election Monitor
This year, around half of the world’s population will take to the ballot box as 64 countries hold elections. Here is an update on key...
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Jul 16, 20245 min read
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