UK economy
Bank of England decisions, inflation, tax changes and official economic data.
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Important developments explained for UK investors, using primary sources and clearly labelled analysis.
Company results
Standard Life operating profit rises 25% as assets reach £333bn
Stronger operating results and a higher dividend came alongside a £179 million statutory loss after tax.
Scam warningFCA warns investors about Flagstone Investment Management clone firm
Fraudsters are copying details associated with genuine authorised Flagstone businesses.
UK technologyUK launches £100 million competition to back British AI companies
Four public-sector AI competitions have opened under a new government procurement scheme.
Investor researchFour in five younger investors have used AI for investment help
New FCA research reveals widespread AI use and potentially serious misunderstandings about investor protection.
Investor protectionEGR Wealth enters administration: what customers need to know
The FSCS has opened its claims service while it investigates whether claims qualify for compensation.
UK inflationUK inflation rises to 2.9% as household energy costs increase
Headline inflation moved further above target, but an unchanged core rate makes the picture more nuanced.
Investor protectionFCA warns investors over mini-bonds promising high fixed returns
Unregulated loan notes can expose investors to total losses while offering little or no access to regulatory compensation.
UK economyBank Rate stays at 3.75%: what the split vote means for UK investors
The decision revealed increasing concern about renewed inflationary pressure and less certainty that lower rates will arrive soon.
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