Mortgage Guarantee Scheme made permanent
The Mortgage Guarantee Scheme aims to sustain availability of high LTV mortgages by incentivising lenders with government-backed guarantees. First-time buyers and home-movers across the UK can benefit, but professional advice is essential to help you choose the right deal.
News in Review
This week’s News in Review highlights some of the main announcements from Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ second Budget and weakening retail sentiment
Economic Review November 2025
In our Economic Review of November – the OBR sets out UK growth prospects, the Bank of England maintains interest rates at their current level following a tight vote and the labour market continues to weaken.
Economic forecasts
The Chancellor’s Budget boosts fiscal headroom, maintains tax pledges and forecasts stronger growth with falling inflation
Personal taxation, savings, wages and pensions
Tax thresholds frozen to 2031, ISA rules tighten, wages and pensions rise to support households
Business measures
Business measures boost investment, skills and growth with new listing relief, visa reform and £5bn scale-up funding.
Housing and infrastructure
The Budget aims to boost investment across public services and communities
Autumn Budget 2025
The Chancellor’s Budget boosts fiscal headroom, maintains tax pledges and forecasts stronger growth with falling inflation
Property Market Review
Retail investment strengthens as demand rises, supply tightens and deals highlight confidence across commercial sectors
Residential Property Market Review – November 2025
UK housing data forecasts point to gradual growth, improving affordability and rising transactions
