Major UK banks cut mortgage rates in new year boost
Lloyds, Halifax, Barclays, and HSBC have reduced mortgage interest rates, with some deals now below 3.5%. Experts say this could tempt more buyers back into the property market.
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Major UK banks cut mortgage rates in new year boost
Lloyds, Halifax, Barclays, and HSBC reduce mortgage interest rates, with some deals now below 3.5%. Find out how this could lower your monthly payments and impact the housing market.
Trump's $200bn Mortgage Bond Plan Aims to Lower Rates
President Trump orders a $200bn federal mortgage bond purchase to reduce rates and improve affordability. Read the full analysis of this major housing market intervention.
Credit Card Debt Alert: UK Borrowing Hits £1bn
UK credit card debt surges 12.1% as families turn to borrowing for essentials. The Bank of England issues warning on household finances. Read the full report.
UK Credit Card Debt Jumps 12.1% Amid Cost of Living Strain
UK credit card borrowing hits £1bn as households struggle with high living costs. Debt charity StepChange warns of a dangerous spiral. Read the full analysis.
Financial advisers reveal when to take out a loan
As living costs squeeze budgets, experts explain when borrowing makes sense and when it's a red flag. Learn the crucial questions to ask before taking on debt.
Average UK mortgage rate drops below 6.2%
Average mortgage rates have hit a 14-month low, falling below 6.2% for the first time since October 2024. Experts say this offers a 'welcome gift' for homebuyers. Read more on what this means for the UK housing market.
UK Government Borrowing Higher Than Forecast in November
Chancellor Rachel Reeves receives 'little Christmas cheer' as November borrowing hits £11.7bn, overshooting forecasts. Public debt nears £3 trillion. Read the full analysis.
UK borrowing at £11.7bn, higher than forecasts
UK public sector borrowing fell to a four-year low for November but exceeded expectations, partly due to the government's reversal on winter fuel payments. Read the full analysis.
UK borrowing higher than expected after winter fuel U-turn
UK public sector borrowing fell to a four-year November low of £11.7bn but exceeded forecasts, partly due to the government's reversal on winter fuel payments. Discover the full impact on the nation's finances.
Government borrowing higher than expected in November
UK public sector borrowing fell to a four-year November low of £11.7bn but overshot forecasts due to winter fuel payment reversal. Explore the fiscal details.
UK tax receipts surge by £5.5bn ahead of Budget
Official figures show UK tax revenues jumped 7.3% last month, but annual borrowing remains at a record high outside the Covid pandemic. Discover the full analysis of the public finances.
Gilt Yields Swing Wildly Amid Budget Tax Speculation
UK bond markets experienced extreme volatility in the run-up to the Budget as Chancellor Rachel Reeves' signals on income tax sent borrowing costs soaring and plunging. Discover the key dates and market reactions.
Nationwide Slashes Mortgage Rates Below 4%
Nationwide Building Society has intensified the mortgage rate war, cutting its fixed-rate deals to as low as 3.60%. Discover how this impacts borrowers and the UK housing market.
AI stock bubble burst risks £26bn UK borrowing shock
Experts warn an AI stock market crash could force £26bn extra borrowing, jeopardising the Chancellor's fiscal plans. Discover how Wall Street volatility threatens UK households.
Money management tips for couples in the UK
Expert advice on joint accounts, mortgages and tax perks for UK couples. Learn how to manage finances together and build a secure financial future. Start talking money today!
UK economy flatlines ahead of crucial Budget
New data reveals the UK economy has stalled, borrowing is worse than expected, and retail sales have fallen. Discover the challenges facing the Chancellor ahead of the Autumn Budget.
FTSE 100 Rises Despite Economic Headwinds
London's FTSE 100 closed higher on Friday despite disappointing retail figures and rising government borrowing. Discover how markets reacted ahead of next week's Budget.
Reeves 'Sick of Mansplaining' Ahead of Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves hits back at critics, addressing 'unforced errors', a £20bn fiscal black hole, and an emotional PMQs moment. Get the full story on the upcoming Budget.
Reeves: UK Budget must end 'muddling through'
Chancellor Rachel Reeves warns the UK cannot 'muddle through' and must take a new economic path ahead of her crucial November Budget. Discover the challenges she faces.
Government borrowing higher than forecast pre-Budget
UK public sector borrowing reached £17.4bn in October, surpassing official forecasts and putting pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of next week's crucial Budget announcement.
Reeves' Budget Blow: Borrowing Up, Retail Sales Down
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts worse-than-expected public borrowing and falling retail sales, fuelling predictions of imminent tax hikes in the upcoming Budget. Discover the full analysis.
UK Government Borrowing Higher Than Forecast
UK public sector borrowing reached £17.4bn in October, overshooting forecasts and piling pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of next week's crucial Budget announcement.
Reeves: 'I'm sick of mansplaining how to be chancellor'
Chancellor Rachel Reeves addresses critics and admits to 'unforced errors' as she prepares a Budget to tackle a £20bn fiscal black hole. Read the full interview.
UK Government Borrowing Hits £17.4bn, Above Forecast
UK public sector borrowing reached £17.4bn in October, higher than forecast, putting pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of the Budget. Discover the implications.
Reeves faces £17.4bn borrowing blow before Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts a £17.4bn public borrowing headache as she finalises next week's Budget. Will she raise taxes or cut spending? Discover the fiscal dilemma.
Government borrowing exceeds forecasts before Budget
Public sector borrowing reached £17.4bn last month, exceeding official forecasts and putting pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of next week's crucial Budget announcement.
UK government borrowing soars ahead of budget
UK public finances show higher-than-expected borrowing of £17.4bn in October, creating a major challenge for Chancellor Rachel Reeves' upcoming budget statement. Read the full analysis.
Reeves' income tax U-turn stuns ministers and markets
Chancellor Rachel Reeves abandons income tax rise plans, causing government borrowing costs to spike. Discover the political fallout and alternative tax measures now being considered.
Gilt yields surge as Chancellor Reeves abandons income tax rise
UK government borrowing costs jump as Rachel Reeves reportedly scraps income tax hike plans, breaking Labour manifesto pledge. Gilt yields surge in market sell-off ahead of November 26 Budget.
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