UK inflation holds steady at 4% in January

UK headline CPI inflation came in lower than expected for January at an annual 4.0% – against the consensus forecast for 4.2%. That means inflation remained level at 4.0% from December, with prices falling by -0.6% in monthly terms. Core CPI inflation (excluding energy, food, alcohol and tobacco) also held steady month-on-month at 5.1% while CPIH inflation, which includes owner …

Bank of England votes 6-3 to hold interest rates at 5.25%

The Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee has held rates for a third consecutive time. The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has voted 6-3 to maintain Bank Rate at 5.25%. Two members voted to increase Bank Rate by 0.25 percentage points, while one member preferred to reduce Bank Rate by 0.25 percentage points, to 5%. Interest rates have now been at …

Retirement Professionals 10th Anniversary Celebrations

On Friday 12th January 2024, I had the opportunity to say a few words to everyone present at Retirement Professionals 10th anniversary celebrations, however I just wanted to take a moment to thank everyone involved. I can’t express my sincere gratitude to our incredible caterer (Sushma’snacks), photographer (Kelly Clarke Photography), magician (Ian Lavin Close up Magician), Derek Beaumont & Laura …

UK inflation falls further than expected in November at 3.9%

‘The Bank of England now certainly faces a less daunting task’ The UK Consumer Prices Index (CPI) has dropped to 3.9% in the year to November 2023, according to data from the Office for National Statistics released today (20 December). The fall defied expectations, as economists had forecast inflation to decrease to 4.4% for the month from 4.6% in October …

Autumn Statement: Hunt cuts NI by two percentage points

The change will come into effect from 6 January 2024. The chancellor is to cut the rate of national insurance (NI) by two percentage points for employees. The change will take effect from January 2024. Employees will pay 10% in NI contributions on earnings between £12,570 and £50,200, rather than the current rate of 12%. The rate remains at 2% …

Autumn Statement 23: Jeremy Hunt sets out ‘pot for life’ pension reforms

Chancellor pledges to give workers the legal right over where employers pay contributions Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced he will consult on “pot for life” pensions reforms. In the Autumn Statement today (22 November) Hunt said the government would consult on giving pension savers a “legal right to require a new employer to pay pension contributions into their existing pension”. …