Almost two thirds (62%) of firms are prioritising training and upskilling their current work force over recruitment.

Over half of non-Muslim consumers (56%) say they have very little or no knowledge of ethical finance.

Only 12% of those who have received an inheritance sum knew the exact amount they would receive.

The annual growth rate picked up to 2.4%, from 2.1% in July.

Around half of complaints are now being brought by professional representatives.

Buyer demand (+20%) and sales agreed (+23%) are up on last year when spike in mortgage rates slowed demand and market activity.

The prime minister added that "those with the broadest shoulders should bear the heavier burden".

The Bank welcomes a chief people officer and director of strategic growth as part of the hires.

Louise Levene, expert at probate research firm Finders International, says advisers and legal professionals will need to guide clients through a new hurdle due to the knock-on effect...

The new partnership aims to help advisers get more value from client feedback.