AmTrust Financial Services and Blackstone Credit & Insurance Close Strategic Transaction and Launch Newly Formed Multinational MGA Company Named ANV Group Holdings Ltd. December 5, 2025 Strategic Transaction Unlocks Value for AmTrust and Positions ANV Group Holdings for Accelerated Growth Former AmTrust President Adam Karkowsky Leading ANV Group Holdings as Chairman and CEO
Watchdogs rip up rulebook for building societies in growth boost December 5, 2025 British building societies are in line for a deregulation boost after UK watchdogs announced a joint raft of initiatives aiming to power up the sector. Mutuals – which, contrary to banks, are owned by their members – are set to land a significant growth tailwind following a fresh report from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) [...]
House prices hit record high but overall growth slows December 5, 2025 UK house prices reached a record high in November, however overall growth slowed to the weakest rate since 2024 according to the latest data from Halifax’s house price index. Prices were broadly unchanged last month, edging up £138, bringing the average house price to £299,892, a new record high. This follows a 0.5 per cent [...]
Businesses left ‘in limbo’ during Budget speculation as bosses feel bruised December 2, 2025 The UK’s private sector was left in a state of “limbo” amid months of Budget speculation leading to delayed investment plans, a leading survey has found, underscoring claims that the government misled the public and businesses over tax rises and fiscal constraints. The Confederation of British Industry (CBI)’s monthly private sector survey has revealed how [...]
TSB’s profit soars ahead of Santander takeover November 13, 2025 Profit at high street unit TSB Bank soared in the third quarter as the lender readied the ground for its blockbuster takeover by Santander. The bank’s pre-tax profit hit £271m for the first nine months of the year – a 38.2 per cent jump from the same period in 2024. It came as the bank [...]
Paydown, the App Designed to Help Borrowers Break Up with Credit Cards, Goes Live November 12, 2025 Helping consumers pay down credit cards, auto loans, overdrafts, and other high-interest debt with a lower-cost loan
UK house prices rise at fastest rate since January November 7, 2025 UK house prices edged higher in October, rising at the fastest pace since January as buyer demand remained high despite market uncertainty. Prices increased by 0.6 per cent last month, marking the fourth time in five months the average price has increased, following a sharp 0.3 per cent drop in September, according to the latest [...]
Four in 10 Londoners ‘ready to quit capital’ over housing costs November 5, 2025 Nearly half of the capital’s 25-45 year olds are ready to leave over unsustainably expensive housing, according to a new study. In fact, two in three are regularly borrowing money to pay housing costs, most commonly turning to credit cards, payday loans and family support, according to a new report from Pocket Living. “The pressures [...]
Mortgage lending hits highest level since March amid pre-Budget rush October 29, 2025 Net borrowing of mortgage debt rose to the highest level since March this year, money and credit statistics published by the Bank of England have shown, in signs that Brits are rushing to buy homes before any new property taxes are announced at the Budget. Net borrowing rose by £1.2bn to £5.5bn while mortgage approvals [...]
Everything to know about Shared Ownership: all your questions answered with our myth buster September 29, 2025 Places for People answer your questions about Shared Ownership, discussing everything from the lowest deposit amounts to service charges, staircasing and painting and decorating. Here’s everything you need to know if you’re considering taking the step to property ownership. Can I really buy a Shared Ownership home with as little as a £5,000 deposit?Yes, you [...]