However, the OBR has upgraded its forecasts for the following years.

Annual core CPI inflation eased to 3.5%.

A hold was widely expected today due to rising inflation and strong private sector wage growth.

Just 9% of IFA firms treat planning for their exit as a central part of their business strategy. 

GDP had been expected to rise 0.1% month-on-month.

Over half of advisers predict a marked increase in demand for income protection and life insurance related products this year.

Charlotte Grimshaw, Head of Intermediaries at the society will represent the platform at IMLA meetings and events.

The new partnership follows the society's recent launch of its new mortgage origination platform.

HTB recently restructured its Specialist Mortgages business development team to enhance broker support and create a clear career progression path.

Financial advisers still top the list of trusted financial information sources.