Mortgage shock for 4.5 million UK households
Nearly half of UK mortgage holders will see bills rise by £768 a year as fixed deals expire. The Bank of England warns of payment shocks despite recent rate cuts.
Nearly half of UK mortgage holders will see bills rise by £768 a year as fixed deals expire. The Bank of England warns of payment shocks despite recent rate cuts.
With UK inflation at 3.6%, experts offer six actionable strategies to protect your finances. Learn how to calculate your personal rate, cut food costs, and find inflation-busting savings.
Santander UK is offering a £200 switching bonus to help with stretched household budgets. Find out the eligibility criteria and how to claim before the offer ends.
HMRC has clarified the 'starting rate for savings', a 0% tax band on up to £5,000 of savings income for eligible UK households. Find out if you qualify and how it works.
Monzo reduces interest on its popular savings pots, including the viral 1p Challenge, following the Bank of England's rate cut. Savers face lower returns from January 6.
HMRC is reducing interest on late tax payments from 8% to 7.75% from January 9, following the Bank of England's base rate cut. Learn the new rates and key self-assessment deadlines.
Martin Lewis urges First Direct, Nationwide & Santander customers to claim switching bonuses. One saver got £750. Learn how to secure your cash.
Monzo is reducing the interest rate on its 1p Savings Challenge and Instant Access Pots from January 6, impacting customer returns. Find out how this change affects your savings.
Santander is offering £200 to customers who switch their current account. To qualify, you must deposit £1,500 and complete the switch within 60 days. Learn the key details and eligibility criteria here.
UK homeowners and first-time buyers set for lower monthly costs after the Bank of England's base rate cut this week, unlocking pent-up housing demand. Read expert analysis.
UK mortgage rates are poised to fall below 3% by spring after a Bank of England rate cut, with lenders expected to launch a competitive price war in January. Discover what this means for homebuyers.
A key HMRC rule means anyone can increase their Personal Allowance by £1,000 through side hustles. Learn how to earn tax-free and use other savings allowances.
HMRC announces lower interest rates for late tax payments and repayments following the Bank of England base rate cut. New rates take effect from 29 December 2025. Find out how this affects you.
UK inheritance tax receipts reach £5.8bn in eight months, driven by frozen thresholds. Experts warn the 'quiet' revenue raiser is forecast to hit £14.5bn by 2031. Read the full analysis.
Moneyfactscompare experts urge savers with major banks to act after crucial warning. Top rates slashed post-BoE cut. See the best accounts for your cash now.
Santander UK warns of a sharp rise in sophisticated online purchase scams ahead of Christmas, with average losses per case reaching £2,325. Experts reveal how AI is fuelling the fraud wave.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomes the Bank of England's latest interest rate cut, highlighting government action on the cost of living. Read the full story.
Over 500,000 UK homeowners on tracker mortgages will see monthly payments fall by nearly £29 after the Bank of England's decision. Find out what it means for you.
Santander, First Direct, Nationwide and Co-op Bank are offering up to £650 in free cash and cashback to customers who switch. Learn how to claim the switching bonuses.
Santander has agreed a major £310 million refinancing package with housing association Peabody, supporting its plans for regeneration and new affordable homes across London and the Home Counties. Read the full details.
Nationwide Building Society will reduce its Standard Mortgage Rate by 0.25% to 6.49% from 1 January 2026, following the Bank of England's base rate cut. Find out what this means for your repayments.
The Bank of England has cut the base interest rate to 3.75%. Martin Lewis explains what this means for your mortgage, savings, and loans. Read his full analysis.
The Bank of England has cut the base rate to 3.75%, signalling a shift for savers and borrowers. Experts urge immediate action to secure top savings deals before banks follow suit.
UK business owners call on Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey to slash interest rates as inflation falls. A cut could boost mortgages but hit savers. Read the latest ahead of the BoE's crucial decision.
Santander urges customers to withdraw £100 to open a new account and claim a free 12-month Kids Pass worth £40. Act before the January 26 deadline to save on family days out.
Santander UK urges customers to move accounts for a £200 bonus. Act fast—the offer is limited and requires switching via CASS, depositing £1,500, and setting up two Direct Debits.
Santander has reduced the credit interest on its Edge Up current account from 2.50% to 2.10% AER. Find out the key details and what it means for your money.
UK inflation fell more than expected to 3.2% in November, driven by lower food prices. Discover what this means for your cost of living and future interest rates.
Santander data shows a sharp rise in older first-time buyers, with experts calling it proof the UK property market is 'broken'. Discover the figures and the urgent calls for action.
HMRC warns a Christmas work bonus could push you into a higher tax bracket. A £10,000 bonus risks 40% tax. Experts recommend 'bonus sacrifice' into your pension.