What exactly are they? And why do politicians care so much about them?
- Head of Department of Economics, Finance & Accounting, Brunel University of London
The UK is particularly vulnerable to global economic shocks.
An economist looks ahead at the property sector.
Do Rachel Reeves’ sums add up?
Lenders and borrowers need to be able to trust each other.
The sector risks repeating the mistakes which led to huge tax-payer funded bail outs.
Interest rates have fallen a little, but nothing is guaranteed.
The more the government borrows, the more expensive it gets for everyone.
Around 400,000 UK households are set to experience increases of 50% or more in their mortgage payments.
The government and Financial Conduct Authority are at loggerheads over proposals to name and shame financial firms under investigation.
Simple tips to improve your chances of having your mortgage application accepted.
What could Jeremy Hunt do for voters ahead of a general election?
High interest rates have been a big earner for the last couple of years.
Homeowners looking to remortgage and first-time buyers struggled to manage interest rate hikes in 2023. Here’s what to think about this year.
Our study shows the way bank bosses talk about risk can negatively affect financial stability.
The cost of living crisis is affecting UK households, but there are options to consider if you’re having problems repaying debt such as mortgages and credit cards.
The questions you should be asking a mortgage broker.
New mortgage products designed to help struggling first-time buyers hark back to the pre-2008 market and so should come with a warning.
UK borrowers are expecting mortgage rates to fall again. Here’s why this looks unlikely in the current economic environment.
Mortgage rates – and repayments – have risen significantly since this time last year.
New green finance measures aside, UK chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Edinburgh reforms look like history repeating itself.
Female managers and board members have a positive effect on company performance and the environment.
Research suggests that big bonuses encourage big risks.
The housing bubble that burst and triggered the 2007-08 global financial crisis was fuelled by securitisation.
Whether it is a basic bank account, a mortgage to buy a house or loan to start a business, financial services are an essential part of modern life.
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