The importance of acting now to safeguard an uncertain future was the message emphasised by senior mortgage and protection advisor Dan Harris when he appeared on the latest episode of Shropshire Business Live TV.

Dan said there were actions that both individuals and business leaders could take to soften the blow of the financial crisis and to protect themselves against unforeseen circumstances.

He said Q had received an increasing number of queries from existing and new customers about mortgage repayments in the light of rising interest rates, and said independent advice was the key to getting the best deals.

He also advised business owners to look at the range of safeguards available, such as business and share protection as well as the more usual life and critical illness cover, to make sure their interests were secured in what is a volatile trading environment.

Dan was interviewed by SBLTV presenter Carl Jones in front of a live audience at the Shrewsbury Club.