Latest articles by Vaishali Varu
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Fixed savings rates hit record high in October - act fast before they get pulled
New data shows fixed savings rates hit a record high in October- but they won’t stick around for long as we start to see rates sliding
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NatWest and RBS to shut doors on another 19 branches amid shift to digital banking
NatWest and RBS join hundreds of high-street banks closing their branches- see the full list of closures.
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Autumn Statement gives boost to benefits with uplift in Universal Credit, plus help for renters and parents
The chancellor has confirmed a 6.7% rise in Universal Credit, an increase to the minimum wage, and help for people who rent privately. We have all the details
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Fixed ISA rates slashed - grab the top rates while you can
Fixed cash ISA rates are coming down amid interest rates freezing and falling inflation. Here’s why you need to grab the top rates before they get pulled
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Freetrade’s new easy-access funds aim to beat top savings rates
Freetrade has launched an easy-access exchange traded fund (ETF) range - here’s how the ETFs work and how they compare to the savings market
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Motorists set for protection from rip-off fuel prices
The competition watchdog is to be granted powers to regulate fuel prices after a year of sky-high prices at the pumps
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Top easy-access savings accounts hit savers with hidden restrictions
Research reveals savers are being reeled in with top headline rates on easy-access accounts, but the majority come with ‘strings attached’
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Act now as savings rates beat inflation for the first time since 2021
The drop in inflation to 4.6% means your savings can now grow at a faster rate than that of goods and services. But will these inflation-busting rates stick around?
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One-year fixed savings drop below 6% - have they reached their peak?
The best one-year fixed-rate savings deals have fallen below the 6% mark. Find out if saving rates have reached their peak and the current top rates on the market.
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Metro Bank boosts top easy access and one year fixed savings to hit best buy tables
Metro Bank has jumped into best buy tables offering a market-leading rate on both easy access and one year fixed savings accounts.
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Rightmove: Property asking prices fall by £6,000 in November
Rightmove data shows the average UK asking price dropped by £6,000 between October and November, the biggest cut in November since 2018
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UK GDP: UK economy stagnates
Latest GDP data shows the UK economy showed no growth in the third quarter of the year due to rising interest rates. But have we side-stepped a recession?
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Easy access savings rates start to fall amid interest rate freeze - act now to bag the top rates
Providers have started to pull their top easy access rates following the Bank of England’s decision to keep rates frozen at 5.25%. Act now to get the top rates.
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Halifax: house prices rise for the first time in six months
UK house prices have gone up for the first time in six months amid supply shortages, the latest Halifax house price index shows. Are property prices rising again?
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Charles Stanley Direct launches cash savings - is it any good?
Charles Stanley Direct has launched a savings platform to give savers access to the best deals on the market. We look at how it compares to other services.
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Why you should act now to secure the best fixed savings rates as lenders start to pull their top deals
Fixed rate deals have started to drop, with some providers pulling them altogether. We look at why you may need to act now to secure the best rates as interest rates remain frozen.
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Virgin Money boosts easy access ISA rate to 5.06%
Virgin Money has upped the rate on its easy access ISA to 5.06%- find out how to open it and how it compares to the rest of the market
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Paragon launches best buy 5.25% easy access account
As the savings market heats up, rates on easy access accounts continue to rise with Paragon Bank now offering the table topping rate for easy access paying 5.25%. But there are some restrictions and you’ll need to be quick to get it.
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Zopa launches best-buy 5.08% easy-access cash ISA
Zopa has launched a table-topping 5.08% easy access Cash ISA- how do you open it and how does it compare to the rest of the market?
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October NS&I Premium Bond winners - have you claimed your prize yet?
October NS&I Premium Bond winners were announced earlier this month - but have you claimed your prize yet? Here’s how to check you have not missed out
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Inheritance tax receipts set to hit a record
The taxman is collecting more inheritance tax (IHT) than ever before and this trend is set to continue. We explain why and what you can do about it.
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Netflix hikes subscription prices amid password crackdown success
Netflix has hiked prices on some of its subscriptions - we have the full details
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Rightmove: Property asking prices continue to fall at their fastest rate since 2008
New data from Rightmove reveals homeowners are struggling to sell their homes, leading to average asking prices being cut at their fastest rate in over 10 years
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TSB pulls £150 switching deal - what are the alternatives?
TSB has pulled its £150 switching offer, and while there are still other deals on the market, offering up to £200, you will need to act quickly to bag the free cash
