Millions of savers could be missing out on hundreds of pounds a year

Michael J. Highfield writes about what factors have an effect on mortgage interest rates and what factors are more limited.

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Homebase, which had 135 stores across the UK, was forced to close its physical stores after collapsing into administration in November 2024, owing a total of £803m and resulting in around 2,300 job losses.

Expert says more chance of England bringing home the World Cup trophy than the Bank of England raising rates next week as figures show the UK economy fell 0.1% in April

European bank hikes interest rates as Iran war hits prices

****The European Central Bank became the first G7 central bank today to raise interest rates to counter the economic fallout from inflation induced by the war in Iran. In its first rate hike since 2023, the central bank raised interest rates by a quarter point to 2.25%. Higher prices are pushing up inflation worldwide, and…

The President said the journalist must be "crooked or stupid" as he looked visibly frustrated by the line of questioning during NBC's Meet the Press.

Millions of people over 50 could be missing opportunities to improve their finances simply because they haven't reviewed financial products they set up years ago

An inquiry into England's student loan system has been launched by MPs, as new survey data shows a third of people now believe a university education is not worth the time and financial commitment required

Premium Bonds are a savings product by NS&I but instead of getting interest back on your money, you are entered into a monthly prize draw

Key changes are coming soon to the monthly Premium Bonds prize draw

Trump was heckled at a rally in Rockland County, New York, as the president warned protesters of the dangers of disrupting his rallies, saying he doesn't like to see people get 'whacked'

NatWest has introduced new changes for some lenders

The findings are set to fuel fresh discussion about Britain's most popular savings vehicle

Official data has revealed a rise in unemployment and fears of worse to come because of the fall-out from the Middle East conflict

A number of UK kitchen companies have faced difficulties despite earlier success, including one that was among the UK's largest independent wholesale distributors of kitchens and bathrooms

Lauren Johnston, 42, was in and out of debt for 20 years before turning her finances around

Lloyds Banking Group, which incorporates Halifax, said the move will open the door to home ownership for thousands

Keir Starmer's bid to save his premiership failed to fully reassure bond markets, but experts say a change of leadership risk driving borrowing up still further

Report warns higher inflation due to the Iran war risks leading to higher government borrowing costs - as it urges ministers to consider £2,000 energy price cap and other measures to lessen the impact

The provider recently made major changes to the rules for Premium Bonds

The Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned the public the conflict could 'define a generation' and not to expect things to return to normal once the Strait of Hormuz reopens

Experts say rising costs will be felt hardest by households already struggling to make ends meet

The Bank of England has announced its next interest rates decision after it was confirmed that inflation had risen again last month

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell

Economists think the Bank of England will look beyond a recent spike in inflation caused by soaring fuel prices when it votes on whether to change its base rate this Thursday

Mortgage brokers warn that lenders are widening margins

He warned people often end up paying a lot more than they need to

Skipton Building Society has also given customers and update

"The potential windfall from persuading punters to put their own money onto his gravy train could potentially dwarf the seven-figures he’s already invoiced from numerous second jobs promoting gold"

'There are a lot of uncertainties around this'