Last week, Keir Starmer made a decisive shift in focus—moving from a narrow "growth objective" to a broader and far more meaningful goal: raising living standards. For the public and holistic financial planners alike, this is a breath of fresh air and a move in the right direction. Why? Because the old focus on growth … Continue reading Raising Living Standards: A Welcome Shift for the Public and Holistic Financial Planners
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A New Blow to Consumer Rights: The Government’s Plan to Curb Access to Free Dispute Representation
In what can only be seen as another move favouring financial corporations over the public, the Government’s latest initiative looks set to erode consumer rights in financial dispute claims. The proposal? Charging consumers who wish to be professionally represented when making a complaint to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS), the very institution that was set … Continue reading A New Blow to Consumer Rights: The Government’s Plan to Curb Access to Free Dispute Representation
Human Capital Development: A Pathway to Financial Independence
With over 400,000 people facing cuts to their benefits, including those with mobility and mental health issues, it’s easy to feel like the system is failing us. Recent policy changes mean that many who were previously considered unfit for work will now be expected to seek employment, while seeing their financial support reduced. This is … Continue reading Human Capital Development: A Pathway to Financial Independence
