Ian Hepworth's Media Coverage
Express.co.uk
Inflation plunge fuels property market experts’ hopes of interest rate cutThere is some pessimism that the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will answer the call to cut the cost of borrowing and mortgages when it announces its decision tomorrow.
FTAdviser
Businesses looking to expand indicates ‘tipping point’ in economyThe latest report from UK Finance shows “we have reached a tipping point in the economy”, displaying one of the more positive readings of SME finance in some time.
Bridging & commercial
Specialist finance industry reacts to UK inflation falling to 2.3%The rate of CPI inflation fell to 2.3% in April, edging closer to the Bank of England’s 2% target.
Financial Reporter
Metro Bank secures £925m rescue packageThe Bank is also in discussions regarding the sale of up to £3bn of residential mortgages.
The Intermediary
Metro Bank secures financing with £325m capital raise and £600m debt refinancingIt said the funding would provide the opportunity to grow its specialist mortgage lending operation over the coming years.
Mortgage Professional
What are the current trends in the bridging market?Experts have discussed conditions in the bridging market
Yahoo Finance
Washout: Market jitters intensify after UK retail sales slump due to wet weatherUK retail sales fell far more than expected last month amid unusually wet weather, according to official figures, casting a shadow over an already battered stock market.
The Scotsman
Washout: Market jitters intensify after UK retail sales slumpUK retail sales fell far more than expected last month amid unusually wet weather, according to official figures, casting a shadow over an already battered stock market.
Startups.co.uk
Bad weather means a stormy outlook for retailersDiscover how the stormy weather in July sent shockwaves through the retail industry.
Small Business UK
Can I open a business bank account after bankruptcy?Bankruptcy can be a terrible thing for any small business. But bankruptcy shouldn’t stop you from opening your own personal bank account.
The Intermediary
Inflation data “could be sink or swim for mortgage holders”Following a month of rising swap rates and lenders forced to suddenly withdraw products from market due to high demand, what do experts predict ahead of Wednesday’s results?
The Times
Mortgage squeeze likely, gloomy lenders tell Bank of EnglandMortgage borrowers face more pain as lenders told the Bank of England that the market would continue to tighten in the weeks ahead.The Bank’s credit condition
The Intermediary
UK labour market shows mixed trends amid economic uncertaintyAn ONS estimate for April 2023 indicated a decrease of 136,000 in the number of payrolled employees, bringing the total down to 29.8 million.
IFA Magazine
UK labour market data - “first fall in the number of payrolled employees for over two years is a red flag” - reactionFollowing the publication of the latest UK labour market data this morning, advisers and other industry experts have been sharing their thoughts with free PR pl
Mortgage Solutions
Return of the 100 per cent LTV mortgage a blessing, not a curse, for FTBsDemand for 100 per cent mortgages could be very high among first-time buyers but there are concerns around credit quality and negative equity
IFA Magazine
Fintech versus high street lenders - brokers deliver their verdict and identify pros and consNewspage®, asked mortgage brokers and financial services tech experts how fintech lenders compare to traditional high street lenders. The views of brokers
Financial Reporter
What are the pros and cons of fintech vs high street lenders? - brokers reactBrokers were split on the potential strengths of fintech mortgage lenders.
Financial Reporter
UK inflation eases slightly but remains in double figuresThe Bank of England is expected to hike by 25bps in its May meeting.
IFA Magazine
March insolvency data “paints a bleak and ominous picture of the economic landscape” – reaction from business finance expertsFollowing the March company and individual insolvency statistics published by The Insolvency Service this morning, financial industry experts have commented.
Startups.co.uk
Startups Weekly Round UpTech Nation closes after transforming UK tech for a decade, a shorter recession, and the value of apprentices
inews.co.uk
More and more businesses are throwing in the towelThe number of companies going under is up sharply compared to a year ago, as HMRC and many banks have started to play hardball
inews.co.uk
Friday 13th fright show for UK economy avoided“Businesses are facing rising interest rates, sky-high inflation and supply chain disruption but there’s still life in the economy”
Mortgage Solutions
Brokers report commercial finance enquiries uptick and predict bigger growth in 2023Commercial finance enquiries have been increasing over the past few months, with further growth expected for next year although lender appetite is a concern.
The Intermediary
Should the Bank of England raise interest rates later today? Brokers give their takeThe Bank of England is widely expected to increase interest rates by 0.5% today as the cost of living crisis continues to plague the country.
Money Marketing
The Morning Briefing: Comp limits review and advice profession thrives | Money MarketingGood morning and welcome to your Morning Briefing for Wednesday 14 December 2022. To get this in your inbox every morning click here. Compensation limits review The Financial Conduct Authority will review...
inews.co.uk
‘Things are incredibly bleak’: Small businesses struggling despite inflation dropDespite inflation edging down to 10.7 per cent, small firms are still worried about their prospects
Money Marketing
The Morning Briefing: Comp limits review and advice profession thrivesThe Financial Conduct Authority will review compensation limits and consider whether they remain at an appropriate level for different type…
Mortgage Professional
UK inflation eases in November“The expectation is that numbers will continue to fall gradually into 2023”
inews.co.uk
‘Things are incredibly bleak’: Small businesses struggling despite inflation dropDespite inflation edging down to 10.7 per cent, small firms are still worried about their prospects
Express.co.uk
Nationwide raises saving interest rates as inflation soarsNationwide Building Society increased the interest rate of its savings account earlier this week. However, this comes as inflation in the UK continues to dampen returns on peoples’ savings.
Express.co.uk
Nationwide raises saving interest rates as inflation soarsNationwide Building Society increased the interest rate of its savings account earlier this week. However, this comes as inflation in the UK continues to dampen returns on peoples’ savings.
IFA Magazine
11.1% inflation figure makes ‘grim but unsurprising reading’As we digest the latest ONS inflation data published this morning, which showed UK inflation coming in at 11.1% for the twelve months to October - and which ha