69,000 households face £321 monthly mortgage hike
Tens of thousands of UK homeowners face a sharp rise in mortgage costs as five-year fixed-rate deals from 2021 expire. Expert advice on navigating the remortgage shock.
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Three men fined £900+ for littering in Black Country
Three men have been prosecuted and ordered to pay over £900 in total after failing to pay Fixed Penalty Notices for littering in Walsall. Walsall Council warns residents to dispose of waste responsibly.
NS&I rate cut sparks urgent warning to savers
Following NS&I's latest rate reduction, finance expert Kevin Mountford urges savers to shop around for better deals. Discover top fixed and easy-access alternatives available now.
NS&I cuts interest rates on new British Savings Bonds
NS&I has launched new issues of its fixed-term British Savings Bonds with reduced interest rates. Find out the new rates for 1 to 5-year terms and what it means for your savings.
HSBC Confirms Major Mortgage Rate Cuts This Week
HSBC UK has announced a series of mortgage rate reductions impacting millions, with cuts of up to 0.18%. See the full list of new rates for remortgages, home movers, and first-time buyers.
Protect your winter energy bills with a fixed tariff
With a £150 energy bill cut not effective until April 2026, learn how locking in a fixed tariff now can shield your budget from winter price spikes. Discover Utility Warehouse's bundled approach to savings.
Savers urged to review accounts as best rates drop
UK households are urged to check savings accounts this week as leading fixed rates fall. Experts advise shopping around for inflation-beating deals from building societies and digital banks.
Uninsured driver fines set to double under Labour plans
Fines for driving without insurance will rise from £300 to £600 as part of a new government road safety strategy aimed at cutting insurance costs for all. Learn the details.
British Gas confirms £134 energy bill cut for customers
British Gas and Octopus Energy will pass on government savings, cutting typical bills by £134 from April 2026. Fixed tariff customers included. Find out how you benefit.
HSBC cuts mortgage rates, brokers predict rate war
HSBC announces sweeping reductions to residential and buy-to-let mortgage rates from January 5, 2026. Brokers welcome the move, predicting a potential rate war and deals below 3.5%. Read the latest.
NatWest cuts interest rates for UK customers
NatWest informs customers of reduced savings interest rates, effective 19 January. The move follows the Bank of England's base rate decision. Learn what it means for your money.
Lloyds Bank offers 6.25% interest savings account
Lloyds Bank launches a competitive 6.25% fixed-rate savings account for eligible Club Lloyds customers. Find out the monthly deposit rules and potential returns.
Energy bill cut delayed: How to save now this winter
The promised £150 energy bill cut won't arrive until April 2026, leaving families facing peak winter prices. Discover why fixing your tariff now could offer faster relief and immediate savings.
Mortgage Rates to Fall Below 3.5% in 2026
UK mortgage rates are predicted to tumble, with sub-3.5% deals on the horizon as lenders compete. First-time buyers and those remortgaging could see major savings. Read the full analysis.
Switch energy deals now to save £272 before price cap rise
Millions of British Gas, EDF, E.ON, Ovo and Octopus customers are urged to check fixed deals now. With the price cap rising in January, a quick switch could save households over £270 a year. Act fast to lock in savings.
Energy Price Cap falls 1% in January, Martin Lewis warns
Martin Lewis details the January energy price cap fall of 1%, warning bills are still double pre-crisis levels. He advises on meter readings and fixed deals.
E.ON cuts energy tariffs, offering £185 savings
E.ON has reduced prices on its 18-month and 24-month fixed energy tariffs, offering savings up to £185 against the price cap. See if you can cut your bills.
Best 28 savings accounts for UK households after Christmas
Moneyfactscompare unveils the best savings rates for the week of Dec 29, 2025. Expert urges switching to beat inflation. Discover top regular, fixed-rate and Cash ISA deals.
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.
Mortgage rates set to plunge below 3% in price war
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.
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.
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%
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.
Energy firms urged to clarify £150 bill cut details
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.
Energy suppliers confirm automatic £150 bill savings
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.
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 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 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.
7 Million Homes Warned Over Inaccurate Energy Bills
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.
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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