Households feel poorer as financial pressures mount

Research from St James’s Place has shown that average household wealth has fallen 17.5% over the last year, dropping from £126,482 to £104,329. More than a third of people said their financial position has worsened over the last twelve months, while one in five households now say they are struggling financially. The data finds that…

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Rising fuel prices and energy costs top business challenge list

More than half (57%) of businesses say a combination of supply chain pressures and higher energy and fuel costs are among their biggest challenges as they grapple with the impact of conflict in the Middle East, according to new research from accountancy and advisory firm BDO. The bi-monthly survey revealed that supply chain pressures including…

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Afin Bank appoints Head of Product and Proposition

18th May 2026 Appointments |

Afin Bank has announced that it has appointed Beth Jeffs as Head of Product and Proposition. Jeffs joins from the Nottingham Building Society, where she was Senior Mortgage Propositions Manager. She has previously held roles at providers including HSBC, Coventry Building Society and Sainsbury’s Bank in product and credit risk areas. She will oversee the…

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