In the latest edition of Citrus Bites, Richard Harris takes a whistle-stop tour through the state of the UK economy. The numbers are more surprising than you might expect. Despite a new spike in inflation (CPI rising to 3.5% in the 12 months to April), retail sales are climbing, not falling. Even with higher water …
UK Inflation Is Back Up. But So Is Consumer Spending. What’s Going On? Read More »
The Bank of England has today announced a 0.25% cut to the base rate, reducing it from 4.5% to 4.25% — the first move in what some hope could be a gradual return to more affordable borrowing. But what does this mean for mortgages? Are lenders responding? And could this make it easier to borrow? …
Interest Rates Cut – What Does It Mean for Mortgage Borrowers? Read More »
In our latest episode of Citrus Insights, Richard Harris speaks to Lindsay James, Investment Strategist at Quilter Investors and a regular commentator on Sky News and CNBC. With global markets shaken by President Trump’s new tariffs, Lindsay helps us unpick what’s happening — and what it really means for investors here in the UK. Key …
What Trump’s Tariffs Mean for Investors: Insights from Lindsay James Read More »
In this latest episode of Citrus Insights, Richard Harris is joined by behavioural economist Mark Pittaccio to explore one of the most common (and costly) investor experiences: the emotional reaction to market dips. Markets have wobbled recently, and the headlines haven’t helped. When your investments fall in value, it’s natural to feel anxious and even …
The 2025 Spring Statement has landed – but what does it actually mean for your finances? In the latest episode of Citrus Bites, filmed on the day of the announcement, Citrus Financial’s Richard Harris gives a clear, jargon-free overview of the key points – including the inflation update, government borrowing, and why interest rates remain …
Spring Statement Simplified – What You Need to Know Read More »
With inflation ticking back up and interest rates hanging in the balance, February has been full of economic uncertainty. In this edition of Citrus Bites, Richard Harris dives into the latest developments and how they impact your money. Inflation Update – A Surprise Increase In January, inflation (CPI) jumped from 2.5% to 3%, a significant …
Interest Rates & Tax Deadlines: What You Can Do Before April 5th Read More »
The latest episode of Citrus Insights is here, and this month, Richard Harris is joined once again by Matthew Cumber, Managing Director of Countrywide Surveying Services. With his finger firmly on the pulse of the UK housing market, Matthew predicted a positive outlook last year despite economic uncertainty. And he was right! But what’s in …
UK House Prices at an All-Time High! What’s Next for 2025? Read More »
The Bank of England has cut the base rate from 4.75% to 4.5%, marking the third reduction in this cycle. But is this a sign of hope for borrowers, or does it point to deeper economic challenges ahead? In this month’s Citrus Mortgage Bites, Richard Harris dissects the latest announcement. Why Was This Rate Cut …
Bank of England Cuts Interest Rates – What Does This Mean for You Read More »
At Citrus Financial, we take pride in delivering the best possible service to our clients. We’re delighted that our expertise is recognised on a global scale. This week, our very own David Braithwaite was invited to speak at an international conference hosted by MDRT in Budapest, sharing insights with 650 financial professionals from around the …
David Braithwaite Shares Best Practices on the International Stage Read More »
The new year has kicked off with a storm of economic news in both the UK and the USA. From inflation concerns to government borrowing and mortgage rate shifts, it’s been a whirlwind start to 2025. In this month’s Citrus Bites, Richard Harris dissects the latest economic movements, providing insight into what they could mean …
January’s Economic Noise – What Does It Mean for Interest Rates? Read More »
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