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4.5 Million UK Homes Face £768 Mortgage Hike as Fixed Rates End

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.

HMRC Cuts Late Tax Payment Interest to 7.75% After Bank of England Rate Drop

HMRC slashes interest rate for late taxpayers

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.

UK Economic Slowdown: GDP Growth Slips to 0.1% as Manufacturing Slumps

UK GDP growth slows to 0.1% in Q3

The UK economy slowed sharply between July and September, with GDP growth of just 0.1%. A slump in car manufacturing and falling household savings highlight the pressures. Read the full analysis.

HMRC's New Penalty Rules: Late Tax Returns Face Heftier Fines in 2026

HMRC hikes penalties for late tax returns in 2026

HMRC introduces stricter late-filing penalties and higher interest rates for the January 2026 tax deadline. Learn how to avoid costly fines and ensure your tax return is filed on time.

Monzo Slashes Interest on Popular 1p Savings Challenge

Monzo cuts interest rates on savings pots

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.

HMRC to Cut Late Payment Interest Rates After Bank of England Decision

HMRC cuts late payment interest from 29 December

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.

Bank of England Rate Cut Triggers Cash ISA Reductions at Trading 212

Cash ISA Rates Cut After Bank of England Move

Trading 212 cuts interest rates on its Cash ISA and other products following the Bank of England's decision to lower the base rate to 3.75%. Find out what it means for savers.

Welsh Senedd Approves £116m Business Rates Relief for 2026 Revaluation

Senedd Backs £116m Business Rates Relief Scheme

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.

Sixth Rate Cut Since Election: Starmer Welcomes BoE Move to 3.75%

Bank of England cuts interest rate to 3.75%

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.

Nationwide to Cut Mortgage Rates in January After Bank of England Move

Nationwide Slashes Mortgage Rates from January 2026

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.

Bank of England Cuts Interest Rates to 3.75% in Pre-Christmas Move

Bank of England cuts interest rates to 3.75%

The Bank of England has cut interest rates for the first time since August, reducing Bank Rate to 3.75% in a tight 5-4 vote. Governor Andrew Bailey cited rising unemployment and moderating inflation. Read the full analysis.

Bank of England Cuts Rate to 3.75%: Martin Lewis Predicts More Cuts

Bank of England Cuts Base Rate to 3.75%

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.

Bank of England Cuts Base Rate to 3.75%, Urging Savers to Act Fast

Bank of England cuts interest rates to 3.75%

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.

Bank of England Cuts Rates to 3.75% Amid Stagnation Warning

BoE Cuts Interest Rates to 3.75% After Budget

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.

UK savers warned: Lloyds, HSBC, NatWest balances 'eroded' by inflation

Major bank savings rates fail to beat inflation

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.

UK Inflation Drops to 3.2% in November, Boosting Rate Cut Hopes

UK inflation falls more than expected to 3.2%

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 Falls to 3.2% in 8-Month Low: What It Means for Your Bills

UK inflation drops to 3.2%, an 8-month low

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.

UK Unemployment Rate Climbs to 5.1% as Labour Market Weakens

UK unemployment jumps above 5% as hiring slows

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.

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