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.
Warwickshire County Council approves higher on-street parking tariffs for Leamington, Warwick, Stratford, and Kenilworth from April 2026. Find out the new costs and the debate behind them.
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 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.
Major suppliers like Octopus and British Gas have confirmed the £150 discount for fixed deal customers from April. Experts urge others to follow suit to prevent consumer confusion this winter.
Octopus Energy celebrates a 'company first' as one million customers benefit from new smart meters in 2025, unlocking cheaper tariffs and greater grid flexibility. Discover how this milestone is saving money and supporting green energy.
British Gas, E.ON Next and Octopus Energy confirm Budget savings will be applied automatically in April. Uswitch urges other suppliers to provide clarity to households.
Over 7 million UK households must submit a meter reading by 1st January to avoid being overcharged as energy rates rise. Experts urge switching to a fixed deal now to save up to £233.
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.
UK councils are issuing £80 fixed penalties for wheelie bin misuse. Learn the rules to avoid fines for blocking pavements or causing a nuisance.
Nationwide Building Society has cut selected fixed mortgage rates to as low as 3.58%, offering a Christmas boost for home buyers and movers. Read the full details and expert reaction here.
British Gas launches a new fixed energy tariff for Women's Super League fans, guaranteed cheaper than the January Price Cap. Find out how to sign up and save.
The Labour government confirms a £150 annual energy bill reduction for all households in England, Scotland, and Wales from April 2026, including those on fixed tariffs. Ministers pressure suppliers to pass on savings.
Customers of British Gas, OVO, E.ON, and Octopus can save £228 a year by switching. New fixed deals from Ecotricity and others offer significant savings as wholesale prices fall. Act now to lock in cheaper winter bills.
Money expert Martin Lewis identifies the cheapest fixed energy tariffs from Octopus, Eon and EDF as bills are set to rise again in January. Discover how to save over 10% on your energy costs.
Savers are rushing to lock in high-interest accounts as Bank of England rate cuts loom. Discover the top-paying providers and why switching from major banks is crucial now.
UK households can save up to £177 by switching to fixed-rate energy deals cheaper than the new price cap. Compare tariffs now to cut your winter bills.
E.ON Next's new fixed tariff offers £170 savings against the incoming Energy Price Cap. Discover how to switch and save on your bills today.
UK mortgage rates have dropped below 5% for the first time since September 2022. Finance experts urge households to secure cheaper deals and consider professional advice.
Martin Lewis' Money Saving Expert advises households to ditch standard variable tariffs from British Gas, Octopus, and others as the energy price cap increases in January 2026.
Barclays announces significant mortgage rate cuts, with Skipton and Leeds also reducing prices. Experts suggest a lender price war is brewing ahead of the Budget. Act now to secure a deal.
FTSE-100 manufacturer Spirax Group reports global trade uncertainty is dampening confidence but maintains its full-year growth forecast. Discover the impact on UK manufacturing.
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis reveals whether fixed energy deals beating the price cap are worth snapping up as wholesale prices fluctuate.