Inflation falls to 3.2% – industry reaction

Latest data from the Office of National Statistics(ONS) has shown that inflation fell by more than expected in November amid a slowdown in food prices. Annualised inflation came in at 3.2% in November, down from the 3.6% reported in October Commenting on the inflation figures for November, ONS Chief Economist Grant Fitzner said “Inflation fell notably in November…

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Pubs face business rates exceeding £10,000

More than 3,000 smaller pubs will pay business rates for the first time after losing exemptions, despite Budget promises of hospitality support with some pub landlords face bills exceeding £10,000 Following an emergency summit of pub chiefs, the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has  issued an urgent call for Government to introduce a 30%…

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Quarter of a million more 60-64 year olds in poverty since 2010

A new report from Standard Life has identified a marked rise in financial insecurity among people in their early 60s as the State Pension age has increased over the past 15 years. The report’s analysis highlights that there are 250,000 more people aged 60-64 in relative income poverty than in 2010 when the State Pension…

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Monzo to acquire Habito

17th December 2025 Consumer Lending | #acquisition

Digital bank Monzo has announced that it will acquire digital mortgage broker Habito. Founded in 2016 Habito employs approximately 100 people. The deal comes as Monzo looks to branch out beyond its core digital banking products, becoming the first UK bank to offer end-to-end mortgage broking within its app. Kunal Malani, Chief Banking Officer at…

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LIQUIDATION NOTICES: Creditors Voluntary Winding-Up – November 2025

Creditors Voluntary Winding-Up – Appointment of Liquidators notices have been issued in the London Gazette for the following companies in November: 108 BUILDERS LIMITED 195MPH LIMITED 2020 CREATIV LTD 2020 PROPERTY DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED 24 FIRE AND SECURITY LTD 24/7 FITNESS BIRMINGHAM LIMITED 2828CS LTD 2YORKSHIRECHEFS LTD 3 PIN ELECTRICAL LIMITED 361 WE LIMITED 365WINDOWS LTD…

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INSOLVENCY NOTICES: Winding Up Petitions – November 2025

In November, Winding Up Petitions (Companies) were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 020202 LIMITED 196 WILLESDEN LANE LIMITED 69 WPR LIMITED A HIGGINS LTD A K W ENGINEERING LIMITED A SPACE CALLED HOME LTD AAA HAULAGE LTD AAGRAH CHAPEL ALLERTON LLP ABACUS ESTATES (KENSAL RISE) LIMITED ABBOTT LEGAL LIMITED…

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INSOLVENCY NOTICES: Appointment of Administrators – November 2025

In November, the following administration notices were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 16 BISHOP LTD A.M. SEAFOODS LIMITED AB DEVELOPMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION LTD AIR KILROE LIMITED ANGLIA CROWN LIMITED ANOTECH ENERGY GLOBAL SOLUTIONS LIMITED ARTS ALLIANCE MEDIA LIMITED ASSEMBLY STUDIOS LIMITED B&M FISHING LLP BELL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES LTD BELL…

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