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The ‘Burnham Bounce’ — are current house prices better for buyers or sellers?

by Matthew Taylor August 27, 2026
written by Matthew Taylor

Asking prices for UK homes fell 2% this month — the steepest August drop since 2018 — taking around £7,360 off the average home, which now stands at £364,999 as …

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Top 10 most bought ETFs in July 2026

by Matthew Taylor August 7, 2026
written by Matthew Taylor

July seemed to be defined by a single question: is the AI spending boom still worth what markets are paying for it? Big tech’s own earnings beat expectations, and investors …

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The 10 most popular ETFs in the UK in 2026 so far

by Matthew Taylor July 8, 2026
written by Matthew Taylor

We’re six months into 2026 and UK investors have already seen the FTSE 100 reach record-breaking highs, a conflict in the Middle East, an oil spike and a full market …

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DIYInvestmentsMarket Commentary

Do prime ministers actually move stock markets?

by Andrew Prosser July 1, 2026
written by Andrew Prosser

Andy Burnham’s introduction as Labour leader did little to shake financial markets in any meaningful way. However, over the course of their premierships, UK Prime Ministers have been known to …

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Keir Starmer resigns — what it means for gilt yields, the pound and your investments

by Matthew Taylor June 22, 2026
written by Matthew Taylor

Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as prime minister, bowing to mounting pressure from within his Labour party. His departure follows Andy Burnham’s win in the Makerfield by-election, which returned the …

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