UK workers may be risking their retirement by turning to informal and unregulated sources of pension support.
6th August 2026
UK employees are seeking support with their pensions, but many are turning to informal or unregulated sources, while others are not taking any action at all, according to new research from financial wellbeing and retirement specialist WEALTH at work.
Week ending 4th September 2026.
7th September 2026
As can be seen from the accompanying table, markets ended the week mixed, with a stronger-than-expected US jobs report pushing Treasury yields higher and reducing expectations of a September rate cut, while renewed US-Iran tensions kept oil prices elevated and added to market uncertainty.
Market update – 9th September 2026.
9th September 2026
Global financial markets made a subdued start to the week, with US equity markets closed on Monday for the Labor Day holiday. Meanwhile, escalating tensions between the US and Iran over the weekend provided support for oil prices, with Brent crude rising to just under $98 per barrel adding to inflation concerns.