Could ‘right-sizing’ help the housing market?

With the UK housing market facing an array of problems, experts have suggested almost as many solutions. One concept that could help resolve the current shortcomings is ‘right-sizing.’  ‘Right-sizing’ refers to the process of moving to a more suitable property for your requirements, generally one with fewer bedrooms. Closely related to downsizing, some analysts think […]

News in Review

“February’s figures highlight the delicate balance within the UK housing market”  The most recent House Price Index data from Halifax released on Friday showed an unexpected fall of 0.1% in February; a Reuters poll of economists had expected a 0.3% uptick in the month.  Amanda Bryden, Head of Mortgages at Halifax said, “The typical UK […]

News in Review

“We have a chance now to do the same for the 21st century”  A trade deal between the UK and US could be agreed “very quickly,” President Donald Trump said at a White House press conference with Prime Minister Keir Starmer.   The President suggested the UK may avoid the tariffs imposed on other trading partners, […]

Narrowing the gender protection gap

You’ve probably heard about the gender pay gap. You may even have heard about the gender pension gap. But did you know there is also a gender protection gap?  Women are typically less likely than men to have insurance that protects them financially against the risk of being unable to work due to illness or […]

Economic Review February 2025

Growth stronger than expected in late 2024  Data released last month by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that the UK economy unexpectedly grew in the final three months of last year, although more recent survey evidence still points to a sluggish outlook.  The latest gross domestic product (GDP) statistics showed that economic output […]