Lidl Christmas dinner for eight under £11 in price war
Lidl slashes turkey prices, offering a full festive meal for eight people for just £10.30. See the full list of deals as supermarkets battle for the cheapest Christmas.
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Inheritance Tax receipts hit £5.8bn, up £84m
UK inheritance tax receipts reach £5.8bn in eight months, driven by frozen thresholds. Experts warn the 'quiet' revenue raiser is forecast to hit £14.5bn by 2031. Read the full analysis.
NatWest, Lloyds, Barclays Miss Top Savings Rates
Moneyfactscompare experts urge savers with major banks to act after crucial warning. Top rates slashed post-BoE cut. See the best accounts for your cash now.
Tesco limits Baileys to 3 bottles after price cut
Tesco has imposed a three-bottle limit on Baileys Irish Cream after slashing £8.50 off the price ahead of Christmas. Find out why the popular festive staple is being rationed.
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.
UK tracker mortgages get £345 boost after rate cut
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 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 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 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.
Business Leaders Demand Bold Rate Cut from Bank of England
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.
Santander cuts current account interest rate
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 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.
HMRC Christmas Bonus Tax Warning Issued
HMRC warns a Christmas work bonus could push you into a higher tax bracket. A £10,000 bonus risks 40% tax. Experts recommend 'bonus sacrifice' into your pension.
Sharp Rise in Welsh Unemployment to 6.1%
Unemployment in Wales has surged to 6.1%, affecting 94,000 people, while economic inactivity remains stubbornly high at 24.5%. Explore the latest ONS data and political reactions.
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.
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.
Urgent warning for UK savers ahead of rate cut
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.
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.
New UK savings account offers 4.25% easy access rate
LHV Bank unveils a competitive 4.25% AER easy-access savings account. Discover the details and how recent ISA changes make this a timely option for UK savers.
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.
£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.
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.
NS&I November rule change warning for savers
NS&I customers warned about Premium Bonds prize rate cuts as new British Savings Bonds launch with higher interest rates. Expert analysis reveals what this means for your savings.
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.
Best Thermal Base Layers for UK Winter
Stay warm and dry this winter with our guide to the best thermal base layers from Marks & Spencer, Mountain Warehouse and more. Discover lightweight tops and leggings for ultimate cosiness.
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.
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