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Weekly Market Commentary

Posted on: Sep 13, 2023

The G20 summit concluded in Delhi on Sunday with a joint declaration that denounced using force for territorial gain but fell short of explicitly condemning Russia.

The latest Nationwide House Price Index (HPI) has highlighted ‘further weakness in house prices’ in August, registering a 0.8% fall month on month. Average UK house prices are currently £259,153, 5.3% below the August 2022 peak.

Weekly Market Commentary

Posted on: Aug 30, 2023

Early S&P Global/CIPS UK Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) survey data for August has highlighted that weaker household spending and increasing interest rates contributed towards a decline in demand for both services and goods during the month.

Supporting our people during the cost of living crisis

We recently announced a Cost of Living Support Package to run throughout 2023 for all of our employed support staff. This is in response to the well-publicised pressures on day-to-day finances due to rising inflation and soaring energy bills.