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.
HSBC boosts mortgage cashback to a maximum of £2,000 to help first-time buyers with upfront costs. Experts predict a potential price war in the UK mortgage market. Read the full analysis.
Average asking prices in the West Midlands fell by £4,000 in December. Rightmove predicts a Boxing Day bounce and 2% growth in 2026. Read the full market analysis.
Lloyds Bank responds to customer's app feature request as new data reveals improved affordability for first-time buyers, with mortgage costs stabilising. Read the latest updates.
New Lloyds Bank research reveals renting is now £259 per month more expensive than average first-time buyer mortgage costs. Discover the shifting affordability landscape.
UK mortgage brokers forecast a major rate war in 2026, with deals potentially falling below 3%. Experts predict a 'mortgage comeback' driven by falling inflation and lender competition. Discover what this means for borrowers.
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.
The Senedd has unanimously approved a £116m transitional relief scheme to phase in tax increases for 25,000 Welsh businesses after the 2026 revaluation. Learn how this support will work.
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.
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.
The Bank of England has cut interest rates to 3.75%, its sixth reduction since the election. Governor Andrew Bailey warns of a 'sharper downturn' risk as growth forecasts are slashed. Read the full analysis.
Flu cases in UK hospitals have reached a record high of 3,140, putting the NHS under severe strain. Health chiefs warn the service is 'not out of the woods' amid ongoing junior doctor strikes.
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.
Savers with Lloyds, Halifax, HSBC, NatWest and Santander are seeing their wealth eroded as interest rates lag behind CPI. Experts urge considering investments to protect long-term finances.
The DWP has confirmed a 3.8% increase in weekly payments for PIP, DLA, Attendance Allowance, and Carer's Allowance, effective April 2026. See the new rates and how they affect you.
The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates to 3.75% on Thursday after inflation dropped to an eight-month low of 3.2% in November. Read the full analysis and forecasts.
A Birmingham GP highlights lesser-known lung cancer symptoms, urging awareness as the disease claims 35,000 UK lives yearly. Learn the signs and when to see a doctor.
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 sharply to 3.2% in November, the lowest rate in eight months. The surprise drop, driven by food prices, makes a Bank of England interest rate cut highly likely. Read the full analysis.
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.
Julie Prince, a civil servant from Somerset, reveals 80% of her salary goes on bills. She can't afford heating and is ineligible for Universal Credit due to her mortgage. Read her story.
UK unemployment rises to 5.1% with 22,000 fewer payrolled workers in September. Wage growth cools as the Bank of England faces pressure to cut rates. Read the full analysis.
Finance experts urge UK savers to move their money as the Bank of England is tipped to cut the base rate from 4% to 3.75% this week. Find out how to protect your savings.
Walsall's once-thriving high street now has over 40 vacant units, with locals describing a 'dying ghost town'. Discover the impact on community and business.
Experts warn UK savers to lock in top bond rates now before a potential base rate cut. The top one-year bond rate rose in November for the first time since July.
Consumer group Which? exposes three major home insurers accepting less than half of claims. Discover the firms named and what it means for your policy. Read the full report now.
Savers with major UK banks can earn up to £450 extra by switching to top easy-access accounts. Discover the best rates from Chase, Cahoot & Monument Bank.