Mortgage rate rise adds £422 to monthly payments
Average UK mortgage rates have increased slightly, adding hundreds to monthly costs. We break down the impact on buyers and what experts predict for the rest of the year.
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US Foreclosures Soar 20% in Economic Warning
US foreclosure filings surge nearly 20% annually as higher mortgage rates and inflation strain homeowners. Explore the latest housing market data and economic concerns.
Bank Governor faces backlash over mortgage comments
Andrew Bailey's suggestion that struggling homeowners should 'just absorb' higher mortgage payments sparks outrage as Nationwide reports significant payment increases for thousands.
UK lenders slash mortgage rates after inflation fall
Nationwide and Lloyds Banking Group announce significant mortgage rate reductions following improved inflation data, providing relief for borrowers across Britain.
RBA holds rates at 12-year high amid cost crisis
The Reserve Bank of Australia maintains its tough stance against inflation, keeping interest rates at 4.35% while households face mounting financial pressure from rising expenses across housing, utilities and essentials.
Nationwide cuts mortgage rates in market shake-up
Britain's largest building society cuts selected mortgage rates by up to 0.31%, offering relief to borrowers amid ongoing cost of living pressures. Find out which deals are changing.
Nationwide Slashes Mortgage Rates in Market Move
Nationwide Building Society has launched significant mortgage rate cuts across its product range, offering relief to borrowers amid changing market conditions.
RBA Holds Rates as Inflation Surprise Rattles Economy
The Reserve Bank of Australia maintains current interest rates despite unexpected inflation data, signalling cautious optimism amid economic uncertainty. Analysis of what this means for mortgages and the broader economy.
Barefoot Investor: RBA flying blind on rates
Financial guru Scott Pape delivers scathing assessment of Reserve Bank's interest rate decisions, claiming Australians are paying the price for economic mismanagement in cost of living crisis.
Mortgage Rate War: Lenders Slash Costs
Barclays, HSBC and Santander lead charge with significant mortgage rate reductions, offering relief to borrowers amid shifting economic landscape. Find out which deals could save you thousands.
Mortgage crisis squeezes UK household budgets to breaking point
Exclusive analysis reveals the devastating domino effect of rising mortgage costs on UK families, with essentials becoming unaffordable as financial pressure mounts.
Scottish hydro firms face ruin over backdated rates
Small-scale hydro businesses in Scotland are confronting financial catastrophe after being hit with staggering backdated rates demands from assessors, threatening the future of renewable energy across the Highlands.
Poor children three times more likely to get suspended
Shocking new research reveals a stark educational divide in England, with disadvantaged pupils facing dramatically higher suspension rates than their wealthier peers.
UK Banks Cut Mortgage Rates: Barclays, Lloyds, Halifax, NatWest
Barclays, Lloyds, Halifax and NatWest have all announced significant mortgage rate reductions this week, offering relief to homeowners and buyers amid changing economic conditions.
UK Housing Market Crisis as Major Lenders Issue Warnings
Halifax and Nationwide issue stark warnings about UK property market stability as inflation and interest rate pressures mount. Exclusive analysis reveals growing concerns for homeowners and buyers.
CBA deals crushing blow to mortgage holders
Australia's largest lender Commonwealth Bank warns of significant mortgage pain ahead as interest rates are predicted to climb, leaving homeowners facing financial strain.
Trump vs Kimmel: ABC Show Suspended as Fed Grilled on Rates
Explosive developments in US politics as Donald Trump's tirade against Jimmy Kimmel leads to a major network suspension, while Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook faces a fiery congressional grilling over interest rates.
Bank of England Holds Interest Rates at 5.25%
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee votes 7-2 to maintain current interest rates. Discover the immediate impact on mortgages, savings, and the UK housing market amidst ongoing inflation concerns.
Premium Bonds Beat Bond Market Bullies
Exclusive analysis reveals how National Savings & Investments' Premium Bonds are defying financial giants and complex markets, offering a compelling, accessible alternative for UK savers seeking security and the chance of tax-free wins.
NatWest and RBS Slash Fixed Mortgage Rates
In a significant move, NatWest and Royal Bank of Scotland have announced sweeping cuts to their fixed-rate mortgage deals, offering hope to borrowers amidst the cost-of-living crisis.
£1.5bn Business Rates Rise Threatens UK High Street Shops
Major UK retailers face a £1.5bn business rates hike from April 2026, threatening store closures and job losses as the industry warns of a 'tipping point' for the high street.
Rachel Reeves pledges business rates freeze and overhaul
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Labour's plan to overhaul business rates, freeze the multiplier, and increase the threshold for small business relief, aiming to revitalise Britain's struggling high streets.
Reeves: Business Rates Are A Punitive 'High Street Tax'
Chancellor Rachel Reeves vows to overhaul the UK's business rates system, branding it an unfair 'high street tax' that stifles growth and punishes brick-and-mortar retailers. Discover the plan for reform.
UK Population Decline: The Coming Demographic Crisis
Exclusive investigation into the UK's looming population collapse. Discover why birth rates are plummeting, the economic timebomb this creates, and what policymakers aren't telling you about our demographic future.
UK Savings Crisis: Average Easy Access Rate Plummets
Exclusive analysis reveals a growing savings gap in the UK, with high street banks offering paltry returns while the best easy-access deals deliver 25 times more interest. Discover why loyal customers are losing out.
FCA Warning: Banks Failing Savers on Interest Rates
Exclusive: The Financial Conduct Authority has uncovered a major failure by UK banks to pass on interest rate rises to savers, disproportionately harming vulnerable and older customers. Discover the findings and what it means for your money.
UK House Prices See Sharpest Annual Drop Since 2011
New data from Nationwide reveals UK house prices fell by 5.3% annually in December 2023, marking the most significant decline in over a decade as higher mortgage rates continue to dampen the property market.
UK House Prices Drop as US Tariffs Hit Global Markets
UK property market faces sharp correction as mortgage rates bite, while new US tariffs on China trigger global factory slowdown and market volatility.
Chiefs' Rashee Rice Suspended After Dallas Crash
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice has been suspended by the NFL following his involvement in a multi-vehicle car crash in Dallas. Get the full story on the suspension and the ongoing legal proceedings.
Cardinals' Contreras banned after throwing bat in umpire rage
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras has been suspended for one game and fined after a heated argument with an umpire culminated in him throwing his bat in frustration during a game against the San Francisco Giants.
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