02 Jul 2026Housing
How Can RPs Fund Their Retrofit Programmes?
How Can RPs Fund Their Retrofit Programmes?
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30 Jun 2026Economic Updates
Is Inflation Structurally Higher Now?
Inflation has arguably been the most important and persistent economic problem facing policy makers globally over the past half-decade. Although inflation has fallen back from its 2022 peak, it has remained persistently and materially above the 2% targeted, leading many to question whether something more structural has changed.
29 Jun 2026Banking
Why Have the ECB Risen Rates For the First Time Since 2023?
The ECB has raised interest rates in response to renewed energy-driven inflation, despite weaker economic growth. The decision highlights the outlook for inflation, future rate expectations and the implications for euro and UK financial markets.
26 Jun 2026Local Authorities
What Checks Should You Do Before Appointing a Contractor?
Contractor failure remains a live risk as insolvencies stay above pre-pandemic levels, with construction under severe pressure from weak margins, higher costs and falling output. Robust financial due diligence helps organisations spot hidden weaknesses before contracts become costly, disruptive failures.
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23 Jun 2026Technical
Are Spreadsheets Really the Problem, Or Is It How We Use Them?
Despite their reputation, spreadsheets remain one of finance's most flexible and transparent tools when used with appropriate controls and governance. In many cases, they can be more adaptable, auditable and sustainable than bespoke systems.
22 Jun 2026Housing
How Will Building Safety Remediation Affect Your Liquidity and Borrowing Capacity?
Building safety remediation is no longer just an affordability challenge - it is increasingly a liquidity challenge. Housing associations should ensure their treasury strategy, funding arrangements and cashflow forecasts are robust enough to manage significant upfront expenditure while recoveries and grant funding are received over time.
18 Jun 2026Banking
Will Bank Ringfencing Be Scrapped?
Ring-fencing was introduced after the global financial crisis to protect everyday banking services from risks elsewhere in large banking groups. The government is now looking to make the regime more flexible, raising questions about how far it can support growth without weakening the safeguards that protect financial stability.
17 Jun 2026Investing
Are UK Private Markets Safe? (Part 2)
The Bank of England’s latest stress test explores how a severe economic shock could affect private markets and whether the actions of investors, lenders and fund managers could amplify financial stress. It highlights the growing importance of private markets to overall financial stability.
16 Jun 2026Technical
What Is a Liability Benchmark?
The liability benchmark links capital plans, reserves, cash flow and debt, providing a long-term view of borrowing need and helping authorities make informed, prudent treasury management decisions.