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5 of the best Christmas-themed events in and around Watlington to put in your diary now

2022 has been a tough year. Soaring living costs, a revolving door at Number 10, and war in Europe have caused suffering for millions.  The UK’s financial woes look set to continue into next year,

Why the recent fall in the value of the pound matters

Downing Street recently welcomed its fifth prime minister in six years. And many will be hoping that Rishi Sunak’s presence is a stabilising one – both politically and economically.  The cost of living crisis and

Why the Bank of England’s base rate rises have sent mortgage rates soaring

The Bank of England (BoE) recently raised its base rate to 3%. This marked the eighth consecutive rise since December 2021 and its highest level since the 2008 global financial crisis. The base rate is

Guide: Financial wellbeing: 6 ways to help you make better financial decisions

Humans are hard-wired to make poor financial decisions. It’s just in our DNA. Financial wellbeing is a broad topic, covering all aspects of the relationship between money and our long-term happiness. It covers a wide