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Azets warns of risks of AI financial advice

Investors in the North West should be wary of taking financial advice solely from AI platforms, experts from accountancy and advisory firm, Azets, have warned. The firm, which has offices across the North West including in Stockport, has likened the practice to Googling health symptoms rather … [Read more...]

Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75%

The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted to hold interest rates once again at 3.75%. The Bank's economists voted 8 to 1 in favour of the decision, with one member supporting raising interest rates by 0.25 percentage points. Informing the decision, the MPC cited high … [Read more...]

Rising fuel prices push inflation to 3.3%

Rising fuel prices as a consequence of war in Iran pushed inflation to 3.3% in March, according to the latest Consumer Price Index published by the Office of National Statistics (ONS). According to the ONS, the average price of petrol rose by 8.6 pence per litre between February and March 2026 to … [Read more...]

Together welcomes new corporate sales director

Specialist lender Together has announced the appointment of Kristi Capaldi (pictured) as Corporate Sales Director, who will cover the Teesside and North Yorkshire area. Kristi brings a wealth of diverse experience to the role, underpinned by a strong academic foundation with a Law degree (LLB) … [Read more...]

Together announces plans for £300 million bond issuance

Cheadle-based specialist property lender, Together, has announced plans for a £300 million bond issuance. The Second Lien Secured Notes, due in 2032, will be issued through Together subsidiary, Jerrold FinCo plc, with proceeds to be used to redeem notes due in 2027. The bond issuance follows … [Read more...]

FCA sanctions Cheadle firm over misleading adverts

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has banned adverts from a Cheadle-based claims management firm, Conclusive Financial Ltd, which made misleading claims. The firm, which also trades as PCP Refunds, used edited and unauthorised clips of consumer rights and finance expert, Martin Lewis, to make … [Read more...]

Vernon Building Society appoints first Chief Customer Officer

Stockport's Vernon Building Society has announced the appointment of Louise Thorpe (pictured) to the newly created role of Chief Customer Officer (CCO). The newly created position looks to strengthen the Stockport mutual's executive team as it targets sustainable growth, while ensuring member … [Read more...]

Vernon Building Society strengthens Intermediary Mortgage Team

Vernon Building Society has appointed Damien Sabbaghe (pictured) as Intermediary Business Development Manager, strengthening its intermediary mortgage proposition for brokers across England and Wales. Damien joins the Stockport-based mutual as the new 'in-the-field' BDM with a remit to grow its … [Read more...]

The Vernon seeks Trustee for Charitable Foundation

Stockport's Vernon Building Society is seeking a new voluntary Trustee to join its Vernon Charitable Foundation. The Vernon Charitable Foundation was established to continue the Stockport mutual's long history of giving back, and enables the organisation to support more causes and groups in … [Read more...]