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.
Lloyds Bank announces the closure of 40 branches nationwide in 2026, citing a shift to digital banking. Find out if your local branch is on the list and what alternative services are available.
Aston Villa are reportedly tracking Bologna forward Santiago Castro, valued at €50m. The Argentine is also wanted by Chelsea and Nottingham Forest. Read the latest transfer news and analysis.
Lloyds Banking Group will close 71 Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland branches in 2026 due to online banking shift. See the full list of affected locations.
NatWest Bank warns customers of six final branch closures on December 31, 2025, as part of a major shift to digital services. Find out if your local branch is affected.
Generous junior footballers from Penrhyn Bay FC have collected over 870 items for Conwy Food Bank, delivering a record-breaking community donation to support local families in crisis.
Lloyds Bank reveals 90% of Oasis ticket fraud starts on social media, with average losses of £436. Learn how to protect yourself from scams in 2026.
Lloyds Bank customers in 15 towns and cities face branch closures. See the full list of affected locations and learn about alternative banking options available to you.
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.
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.
Swayne Johnson's St Asaph office has donated a substantial haul of food and Christmas treats to Rhyl Food Bank, one of Wales's busiest, through a unique reverse advent calendar initiative. Discover how this support helps the most deprived community.
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 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 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.
Nationwide Building Society urges customers to follow its 'golden rule' for savings, warning against leaving money in current accounts. Discover their top tips for 2025.
Nationwide reveals a major gap in savings interest, with some customers earning under £50 last year. Discover how to maximise your returns and avoid missing out.
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.
Allica Bank's Business Rewards Account offers UK companies high interest on idle cash and cashback on spending, potentially earning up to £10,000 annually. Discover how to make your business money work harder.
Nationwide research reveals UK savers earned £436 interest on average in 2025. Ambitious 25-34 year olds plan to save nearly £15,000 next year. Discover how to maximise your savings returns.
Plan your time off: UK bank holidays are moving in 2026 and 2027 as Christmas and Boxing Day fall on weekends. Discover the new substitute dates and how to maximise your annual leave.
The UK's bank holiday calendar is set for adjustments in 2026 and 2027, with Boxing Day moved and substitute days created. Plan your long weekends now.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.