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- Published on: 07/09/2026
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The state pension triple lock is facing renewed scrutiny after the latest figures put the full new state pension on course to exceed the personal tax allowance for the first time from April 2027.
Latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures showed total pay increased by 3.9% between May-July 2025 and May-July 2026, meaning average earnings growth is currently on track to determine next April’s state pension increase under the triple lock
The mortgage industry is evolving faster than ever. In this MoneyAge video, we examine the opportunities and challenges redefining the broker landscape, from AI-powered lending and changing customer expectations to housing affordability, property supply and the rise of financial influencers. Our guest from Chorley Building Society shares practical insights on what brokers need to do to stay relevant and thrive in a rapidly changing market.
Chief executive officer at Mortgage Advice Bureau, Peter Brodnicki, and founder and managing director at Heron Financial, Matt Coulson, joined content editor Dan McGrath to discuss how Mortgage Advice Bureau is using artificial intelligence to make advancements in the mortgage industry, the limitations of this technology and what 2026 will hold for the market
Content editor, Dan McGrath, sat down with chief operating officer at Black & White Bridging, Damien Druce, and head of development finance at Empire Global Finance, Pete Williams, to explore the role of the bridging sector, the role of AI across the industry and how the property market has fared in the Labour Government’s first year in office.


