The cost of living crisis is creating huge challenges for consumers and businesses across the UK. This specially-designed hub will feature content from across Investment Week, Professional Adviser and Cover analysing the impact of the crisis for our readers, including the investment, financial advice and protection communities, as they help clients through this difficult time.
High inflation and cost of living will hit clients' fortunes this year
Due to weakness in the economy and labour market shortages
Retirees making ‘tougher than ever decisions’ amid ongoing inflation bite
‘Firms are battling cost increases in everything from labour to energy’
'Certain individuals are more vulnerable to its effects than others'
Drop in fuel prices saw December fall in infaltion
Office for National Statistics figures show average pay up 6.4%
Business, valuation and flow risks are biggest market challenges
Retirement Living Standards update reveals 20% increase
'IFAs have their work cut out as the situation continues to develop'
Diversification remains best antidote to market uncertainty