AGP Executive Report
Last update: a minute agoStudent Finance Fallout: Thousands of UK graduates say their student loan balances are rising because interest is added faster than income-based repayments, with one BBC case showing a £62,000 borrow turning into ~£93,000. Household Savings & Pensions: Moneyfacts reports savers could see stronger fixed rates and more choice, while separate analysis warns a “savings mistake” could cost pension or ISA holders up to £100,000 depending on provider performance; HMRC also flags that around 2m pensioners may pay tax on savings interest as thresholds stay frozen. Card Compensation Update: Mastercard compensation linked to the Merricks legal case is set to reopen, with claims expected to start by year-end for eligible shoppers from 1992-2008. Wildfire Costs & Rules: England and Wales issued mobile alerts and a temporary disposable barbecue ban as wildfires spread, with calls for people to stop triggering blazes. Housing & Markets: UK housebuilders warn the construction recovery is still elusive as costs and financing pressures bite, while gilt and bond-market chatter continues amid political and inflation uncertainty. Fintech/Payments: SEC orders freezes on assets tied to terrorism financiers, underscoring ongoing regulatory pressure on capital market operators. EV Charging: Wales opens a dedicated high-power HGV electric charging hub in Cardiff, backed by government depot charging support.
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