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M&G Market update: Geopolitical developments and PruFund positioning - 3rd March 2026
March 3rd, 2026
M&G Market update: Geopolitical developments and PruFund positioning - 3rd March 2026
Recent market movements have created uncertainty for investors following a significant...
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The Office for Budget Responsibility’s (OBR) Economic and Fiscal Outlook - Spring 2026
March 3rd, 2026
The Office for Budget Responsibility’s (OBR) Economic and Fiscal Outlook - Spring 2026
The Office for Budget Responsibility’s (OBR) Economic and Fiscal Outlook - Spring...
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Rathbones Investment update - 2nd March 2026
March 2nd, 2026
Rathbones Investment update - 2nd March 2026
Iran attack We summarise events in the Middle East, with thoughts about what might...
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US, Israel and Iran – 2nd March 2026
March 2nd, 2026
US, Israel and Iran – 2nd March 2026
What's Happened? The United States and Israel launched a large scale coordinated...
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Student loan model under pressure - is it still sustainable? - 26th February 2026
February 26th, 2026
Student loan model under pressure - is it still sustainable? - 26th February 2026
The student loan debate in the UK has intensified this week, with government ministers...
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UK Rail fares to be frozen from March 2026 for the first time in 30 years - 26th February 2026
February 26th, 2026
UK Rail fares to be frozen from March 2026 for the first time in 30 years - 26th February 2026
Regulated rail fares in England are to be frozen from March 2026, in what the...
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Energy bills to fall as Ofgem cuts price cap from April - 25th February 2026
February 25th, 2026
Energy bills to fall as Ofgem cuts price cap from April - 25th February 2026
Household energy bills across Great Britain are set to fall from April after regulator...
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Premium Bonds rate to drop – 24th February 2026
February 24th, 2026
Premium Bonds rate to drop – 24th February 2026
National Savings and Investments (NS&I) has announced that the Premium Bonds prize...
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Healthy life expectancy figures - 23rd February 2026
February 23rd, 2026
Healthy life expectancy figures - 23rd February 2026
The Office for National Statistics’ latest healthy life expectancy calculations. There...
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January inflation numbers - 18th February 2026
February 18th, 2026
January inflation numbers - 18th February 2026
The UK CPI inflation rate for January 2026, which was 3.0%, down 0.4% from December...
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