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Mortgage deals pulled: average two-year fixed rates surge to highest level in 15 years
News The choice of mortgage products has fallen since 24 May - and rates for fixed deals have risen.
By Katie Binns Last updated
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ONS: House price growth flattens in May
A fall in house price growth has wiped £7,000 off September 2022’s peak. Meanwhile, private rental prices are rising at their fastest rate for seven years.
By Tom Higgins Published
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Savings rates more than double in a year as challenger banks top the best buy tables
The best savings rates have doubled - and in some cases tripled - in a year, with challenger banks offering the highest rates. While they are still no match for inflation, we look at what you could be earning.
By Ruth Emery Published
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CPI inflation falls faster than expected in June
The rate of CPI inflation came in below expectations for June, giving a welcome boost to the Bank of England, the government and consumers.
By Rupert Hargreaves Published
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Most popular Junior ISA funds and stocks
More than £1 billion was paid into Junior ISAs during the 2020/21 tax year - we reveal the most popular funds and stocks parents are stashing their money into to build wealth for their offspring
By Ruth Emery Published
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Grocery price inflation falls from March peak
News Despite falling this month, food costs are still incredibly high thanks to grocery price inflation
By Tom Higgins Last updated
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Midlife MOT: what is it and who can get one?
The government has launched an online midlife MOT to help older workers with financial planning, health guidance and career skills. But how does it work, who can get one and would you pass it?
By Ruth Emery Published
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Santander boosts interest rates and streamlines accounts amid Consumer Duty rules
Santander is raising its interest rates and giving savers more flexibility over how they manage their accounts. We explain what’s changing, and why
By Ruth Emery Published
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Rightmove: asking prices fall by £905 in July
Rising mortgage costs and fewer available homes are driving asking prices downwards, says Rightmove
By Tom Higgins Published
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Coventry Building Society launches new best easy access savings account
Coventry Building Society's deal tops our easy access savings account list, but could your cash be put to better use?
By Tom Higgins Published
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BoE: Mortgage payments to rise by £220 a month for households
Millions of households can expect a mortgage spike of around £200 a month - and some may even reach a extra £1,000 a month, the Bank of England warns
By Marc Shoffman Published
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House prices fall as buyers back away from the market - RICS
House prices fall while buyer demand is expected to remain subdued as two-year mortgage fixes hit 6.66%
By Rupert Hargreaves Published
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NS&I boosts fixed-term savings rates
The NS&I, the government-backed savings institution has mirrored recent rate rises seen elsewhere in the market.
By Tom Higgins Published
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Small pension pots to be consolidated, says DWP
Workplace pension schemes worth less than £1,000 that become “deferred” when a saver changes jobs will be consolidated under a new system
By Ruth Emery Published
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UK wage growth hits a record high
Stubborn inflation fuels wage growth, hitting a 20-year record high. But unemployment jumps
By Vaishali Varu Published
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State pension errors: underpayments could be worth thousands
News Many older women could be missing out on their full state pension, and now HMRC plans to contact some of them directly. We explain how you can check if you’re missing out and how to claim.
By Nicole García Mérida Last updated
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Mortgage help from today: lenders pledge more help as rates soar
Banks and building societies have agreed to offer more flexibility to homeowners struggling with rising mortgage rates. We explain what mortgage help that’s been announced
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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House prices fall at fastest rate since 2011 - Halifax
High mortgage rates are having a knock-on impact on house prices despite signs of resilience
By Tom Higgins Published
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FCA tells banks to speed up savings rate increases
Record profits and low savings rates spurred the FCA to meet with some of the UK’s top banks.
By Tom Higgins Published
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Six shared banking hubs open as more branches close - where to find them
News Six banking hubs are now up and running, and aim to plug the gaps left by branch closures. We explain who can use them and if there’s one near you.
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Watchdog summons banks to explain paltry savings rates
Savings rates trail mortgage rates - and the financial watchdog has summoned banks to a meeting amid concerns of profiteering.
By Katie Binns Last updated
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NS&I hikes Premium Bond prize rate again to hit the highest level in 15 years
NS&I has increased the prize rate on its Premium Bonds again. We look at what it means for prizes from August
By Nicole García Mérida Published
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July's NS&I Premium Bond prize draw - are you a winner?
Two lucky NS&I Premium Bond winners are now millionaires. Find out here you are one of them.
By Tom Higgins Published
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Energy meter reading: submit your reading to avoid getting overcharged
Households are encouraged to take an energy meter reading after the price cap change on Saturday to draw a line under usage at the higher rate.
By Katie Binns Last updated
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Energy bill to drop 17% this weekend as new price cap kicks in
News Typical households on default energy tariffs will see their energy bills drop by £426 a year following today's energy price cap drop.
By John Fitzsimons Last updated
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Nationwide: House prices continue to slide as mortgage rates rise
House prices continue to fall amid rising mortgage rates, Nationwide’s latest house price index reveals.
By Vaishali Varu Published
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Inheritance tax receipts hit £1.2bn
News More people are being hit by inheritance tax amid rising property prices - and 16m are unaware of whether or not their families could be left to pay a bill when they die.
By Katie Binns Last updated
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Zoopla: Property asking prices fall 5% amid rising mortgage rates
Asking prices are on a downward trajectory, with sellers shaving over 5% off to achieve a sale, Zoopla finds
By Katie Binns Published
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British Gas to offer half-price electricity on Sundays to 200,000 customers
British Gas offering certain smart meter users a 50% discount on their electricity on Sundays this summer. We explain everything you need to know
By Ruth Emery Published