Financial advice

Financial readiness in the UK: Why only 11% meet the benchmarks for true financial security

A new nationally representative survey by Iress with YouGov and The Lang Cat has revealed how people across the UK are really feeling about their finances.

Guest contributor  |  5 min read
12 February 2026

Mortgages

Home Truths with Sprive

Warren chats with Jinesh Vohra, CEO at Sprive, the mortgage overpayment app, on a mission to help homeowners become debt-free faster just by doing their everyday shopping.

Warren O'Connell  |  6 min read
06 February 2026

Mortgages

Home Truths with Gatehouse Bank

Warren chats with Lottie Dougill, Head of Home Finance Distribution at Gatehouse Bank - the Shariah-compliant, responsible UK challenger bank.

Warren O'Connell  |  7 min read
15 January 2026

Financial advice

Sourcing Wrapped

It's been a year of innovation, collaboration and growth. Join us for a look back at a record-breaking year across Protection, Retirement and Mortgages.

Guest contributor  |  1 min read
16 December 2025

Iress Industry Voice

Helping first-time buyers take the leap

For many aspiring homeowners, the journey to buying a first home can feel less like an exciting milestone and more like a marathon they never signed up for. With property prices remaining high and rents continuing to rise, many first-time buyers are finding it difficult to save for a deposit – especially when rent could cost more than a mortgage payment. Skipton Building Society discusses.

Skipton Building Society  |  5 min read
15 December 2025

Mortgages

Home Truths with Quilter

In our straight-talking series, Warren talks to Zara Bray, Distribution Director for the Mortgage Network at Quilter Financial Planning, about the challenges and opportunities happening in the UK mortgage market.

Warren O'Connell  |  6 min read
11 December 2025

Iress Industry Voice

Work is no longer all about the money

Rebecca Hill, Senior Manager - Marketing & Communications at Cirencester Friendly, discusses how the world of work is now centred on purpose and pride, not just money, and argues that Income Protection offers crucial added-value services to help people return to the meaningful work that defines their self-worth.

Rebecca Hill  |  4 min read
01 December 2025

Iress Industry Voice

Reclaiming time: Using MPS for adviser planning & growth

Rising compliance and portfolio management demands are leaving many financial advisers struggling to focus on what they do best – helping clients navigate life’s big decisions. Rathbone's discuss how a well-designed MPS can ease the pressure and help your business grow.

Rathbones  |  5 min read
17 November 2025