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The Finance Desk explains banking, tax, pensions, mortgages, markets and the financial issues that affect households and institutions.

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Banking

A source-led National Herald UK report on FCA BNPL protections, setting out the verified facts, the public impact and the…

26 Jun 20264 min read

Banking

A source-led National Herald UK report on FCA CACEIS WealthTek, setting out the verified facts, the public impact and the…

26 Jun 20264 min read

Finance

New legislation targets anonymous digital donations and overseas money following years of concern about foreign interference in UK democracy

11 May 20262 min read

Finance

The Trussell Trust reported continued high demand at its network of food banks, with the Iran war energy shock threatening…

11 May 20262 min read

Finance

A comprehensive guide to the changes in bills, benefits and wages that took effect from April 2026 and how they…

11 May 20262 min read

Finance

The housebuilder's profit warning cited the collapse in mortgage market confidence as oil-driven inflation reversed rate cut expectations

11 May 20262 min read

Finance

The Monetary Policy Committee paused its easing cycle after the oil shock pushed inflation back above comfortable levels

11 May 20262 min read

Finance

Higher mortgage rates, increased regulatory requirements and tax changes have created an unprecedented wave of landlord exits from the private…

11 May 20262 min read

Finance

Sea ice in the Arctic Ocean reached its smallest February extent on record, accelerating concerns about feedback loops that amplify…

11 May 20262 min read

Finance

The planning system reforms are necessary but insufficient; the deeper problems are financial, demographic and a matter of political will

11 May 20262 min read