Santander cuts interest rate for customers with under £25k
Santander is reducing the interest rate on its Edge Up current account from 2.5% to 2.1% from December 17. Find out how this change affects your balance and what other perks remain.
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Penny Trick Prevents Food Poisoning After Freezer Defrost
Travelling this Christmas? Use a simple penny trick to check if your freezer lost power while you were away, preventing dangerous food spoilage. Learn the easy hack for peace of mind.
Octopus Energy Confirms £134 Bill Cut for Customers
Octopus Energy will automatically reduce customer bills by an average of £134 from April 2026, passing on government policy cuts. Find out how you'll benefit.
Savers urged to act in December for better rates
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.
Warning as thousands of pensioners die with mortgage debt
A stark warning is issued as thousands of state pensioners die with outstanding mortgage debt, leaving families to foot the bill. Discover the scale of the crisis and the call for new lending solutions.
Metro Bank credit file markers add to grief of bereaved family
A grieving family faces mortgage refusal after Metro Bank declines to remove late payment markers from their credit file, despite their son's death. Read their story.
Santander £100 cashback offer for life insurance
Santander is offering customers £100 cashback to take out a new life insurance policy. The offer comes as Nationwide announces significant mortgage rate cuts.
Nationwide Cuts Mortgage Rates to 3.58%
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.
Nationwide reduces buy-to-let mortgage rates
Nationwide's subsidiary, The Mortgage Works, slashes switcher rates by up to 0.20% for existing landlord customers, effective from Thursday 4 December 2025.
£150 Energy Bill Cut for Fixed Tariffs from 2026
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.
Christmas Courier Deadlines: Last Posting Dates Revealed
Don't miss the last posting dates for Christmas. Parcel2Go's new list reveals courier deadlines, with some as early as December 12. Plan now to ensure gifts arrive on time.
HSBC offers £2,000 cashback to first-time buyers
HSBC announces up to £2,000 cashback for first-time buyers and undisclosed mortgage rate cuts. Brokers hail the move as a 'brilliant' strategy to stimulate the UK property market.
House Price Growth Slows to 1.8% in November
Nationwide data shows annual house price growth softened to 1.8% in November. Market shows resilience with a 0.3% monthly rise. Read the full analysis.
UK House Prices See £772 Boost in November
Nationwide's latest index shows UK house prices rose by £772 in November to £272,998. Experts discuss market resilience and the outlook for 2026. Read the full analysis.
Bank of England mortgage update: rates fall to 4.17%
The Bank of England's latest data shows new mortgage rates have dropped to 4.17%. Experts analyse the market ahead of the crucial interest rate decision. Read the full report.
Pre-Christmas Rate Cut Likely as Mortgage Rates Fall
The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates on December 18, with markets predicting a 90% chance. This has already triggered mortgage rate reductions from major lenders, offering hope to home buyers.
1 Million UK Households Now Paying 45% Tax Rate
Frozen tax thresholds have dragged over 720,000 more people into the 45% additional rate band, taking the total beyond one million. Discover how this 'stealth tax' impacts the economy.
LED Christmas Lights Cut Energy Costs to 1p
MoneySavingExpert reveals a simple switch to LED Christmas lights can drastically reduce energy bills. Learn how to save money and still enjoy festive decorations this year.
Asda's three-bottle limit on Baileys after price cut
Asda has introduced a three-bottle purchase limit per customer on Baileys after slashing £4 off the price. The rule is in place to prevent stockpiling until November 30.
Lloyds Bank £40k First-Time Buyer Boost from Dec 5
Lloyds Bank cuts minimum income for its First Time Buyer Boost to £40,000, unlocking £1bn in new lending. Self-employed buyers can now borrow up to 5.5x their income.
Nationwide and Virgin Money Cut Mortgage Rates
Nationwide Building Society and Virgin Money announce significant mortgage rate cuts of up to 0.19%, offering relief to UK borrowers after the Autumn Budget.
£150 Energy Bill Cut for UK Households from 2026
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a £150 cut to average energy bills from April 2026 by scrapping the ECO scheme. Discover how this impacts your cost of living.
Reeves' ISA cut may push mortgage rates higher
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' plan to slash the cash ISA allowance by 40% risks reducing savings, limiting mortgage lending and pushing up rates for borrowers.
Fix your mortgage now as rates hit three-year low
Barclays and HSBC cut fixed mortgage rates. Over 40 lenders have reduced deals since November. Experts urge households to secure a new deal now before potential changes.
Cash ISA Cut Threatens Building Societies
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to slash the cash ISA allowance from £20,000 to £12,000 in the Autumn Budget. Experts warn this could damage the building society ecosystem and lead to higher mortgage rates. Read the full analysis.
Mortgage rates fall below 5%: Homeowners told to act
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.
UK house prices see £231 monthly rise as growth slows
Nationwide reports UK house prices rose 0.3% in October, adding £231 to average property values. Market shows resilience despite economic headwinds. Read the latest analysis.
Nationwide earnings fall after mortgage lending dips
Nationwide Building Society reports a pre-tax profit fall to £486m as mortgage lending decreases and Virgin Money acquisition costs rise. Discover the full financial details.
Reeves Plans Bank Tax Raid Impacting Savings & Mortgages
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering a £2bn bank surcharge increase in the Autumn Budget, a move experts warn could lower savings rates and raise mortgage costs.
Met Office Amber Snow Warning: 'Safer Not to Drive'
The Met Office issues an amber snow warning for November 20, predicting up to 25cm and 'substantial disruption'. Essential safety advice for driving and power cuts inside.
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