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Today’s ONS wage growth figures have continued to fall and may drop further as employer national insurance increases begin to take affect in the coming months. Today's comment from Kevin Brown, savings specialist can be read here: tinyurl.com/3hynn4ze
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Moneyfacts Group Awards Team@FinanceAwards
22 May 2025
The Investment Life & Pensions Moneyfacts Awards 2025 finalists in the Best Junior ISA Provider category are: @Investcentre, @Fidelity_UK, @weareforesters, @HLInvest, @moneyboxteam, OneFamily, @Quilter, @scotfriendly, @ShepherdsFS, @wealthify_com #ILPAwards
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We are delighted to have been named one of the best big companies to work for in the UK by The Sunday Times in 2025. For press release visit: tinyurl.com/44dfj4nw
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Kevin Brown, savings specialist, comments on today’s inflation spike of nearly 1%, to 3.5% and higher than many analysts expected. Read more here tinyurl.com/3kp7jpnt
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Initial investments into new ISAs in the UK surge in Q1 2025 according to our own customer data. Read the full press release here - lnkd.in/eP4AhNwn
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Wages still rising but gap is starting to narrow with inflation: Kevin Brown, Savings Specialist at Scottish Friendly, reacts to this morning’s ONS labour market figures. Read the full comment here: tinyurl.com/48bk2fcf
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Kevin Brown, Savings Specialist at Scottish Friendly, comments on this afternoon’s MPC decision. Read the full statement here: tinyurl.com/2m2zta6m
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Today marks the 80thAnniversary of VE Day (Victory in Europe Day). Colleagues from Scottish Friendly observed a two-minute silence to honour and remember those who fought in WW2.
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UK inflation surprise: May 8 interest rate cut ‘sure bet’ but will mortgage costs now fall? Our savings specialist, Kevin Brown comments in The Scotsman scotsman.com/business/uk-inf…

UK inflation surprise: May 8 interest rate cut ‘sure bet’ but will mortgage costs now fall?

“This is an uncertain moment - both for the UK economy and for household finances” – Kevin Brown, Scottish Friendly

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We are pleased to announce that we have acquired pension and annuity in-payment books of business from Fidelity International. This is a significant acquisition which will help us to grow our business and offer long-term value for our members
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Our Savings Specialist, @KevinBrown1403, shares his insights on today's news that the the UK economy experienced unexpected growth at the end of last year. You can read Kevin's full comment on our website. scottishfriendly.co.uk/media…
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The volume of new Junior ISA (JISA) policies opened across the UK in the last quarter was up 12% on the previous quarter, according to the quarterly Scottish Friendly Investor Index. Read the full press release here: tinyurl.com/y76x3vmw
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Kevin Brown, savings specialist comments on today's announcement of a slight rise in the UK economy. heraldscotland.com/news/2493…

UK economy grows slightly after stronger than expected December

The UK economy eked out growth in the final quarter of last year after better-than-expected expansion in December, according to official figures

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According to our Savings Specialist, @KevinBrown1403, the ONS data on employment and wages released today is a double-edged sword for UK households. You can read Kevin’s full comment here scottishfriendly.co.uk/media…
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According to our Savings Specialist, @KevinBrown1403, although it's a welcome sign that the UK economy has recorded the first growth in three months, there's a long way to go before we see more meaningful growth. Read Kevin’s full comment here scottishfriendly.co.uk/media…
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According to our Savings Specialist, @KevinBrown1403, a February rate cut is still looking fanciful, despite latest inflation data. You can read Kevin’s full comment on today’s announcement on our website. scottishfriendly.co.uk/media…
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According to our savings specialist Kevin Brown, the outlook for inflation is still looking murky. Full comment on today's announcement can be read here: tinyurl.com/4dvhap9w

Outlook for inflation still murky

Outlook for inflation still murky according to savings specialist Kevin Brown

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The Scottish Friendly Book Tour recently visited Carmondean Primary School in Livingston - fantastic photos! @sophyhenn @scottishbktrust
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UK gross domestic product (GDP) is estimated to have increased by 0.1% in Quarter 3 (July to Sept) 2024, following growth of 0.5% in Quarter 2 (Apr to June) 2024. Read the full comment on our website.
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