King’s Speech offers signals on housing, energy and living costs, but political turmoil clouds delivery.
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Gen Z could lose £69,900 in state pension as retirement costs soar
Gen Z could lose £69,900 in state pension as retirement age rises to 68, meaning younger savers must build far bigger pots to retire comfortably.
Rathbones named Wealth Manager of the Year
Win at prestigious City AM awards reflects Rathbones quality of service, strength and momentum
First quarter trading update for the three months ended 31 March 2026
Continued focus on disciplined execution of our strategy
Graduates earning £45k–£50k repay most on student loans
Middle earners can pay the most on student loans: a £47k graduate with a £50k Plan 2 loan could repay around £136k over 30 years as interest builds.
Inflation could rise to 6.2%, forcing six base rate hikes
Inflation could hit 6.2%, prompting up to six UK rate hikes; while BoE signals tighter policy, US Fed is split as inflation risks remain elevated.