Members now have access to The Loans Engine's range of specialist finance lender relationships and product solutions.

The Academy aims to give students further practical help and a role as a financial planner post-qualification.

The aquisition would create the second largest provider of mortgages and savings in the UK.

The average house price is now only around £1,800 below the peak seen in June 2022.

The 'lifetime' pension provider proposals were first mentioned in last year's Autumn Statement.

The Government also increased the VAT registration threshold from £85,000 to £90,000.

The latest reduction follows a cut from 12% to 10% announced at the Autumn Statement last year.

The government will remove the specialist tax rules for furnished holiday let properties and the purchase of multiple dwellings.

First-time buyers, contractors and self-employed borrowers will benefit from the latest reductions.

Josh previously held relationship management and underwriting roles in the development finance team.