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The best UK residential mortgage rates this week

20th November 2024

Each week the Moneyfactscompare.co.uk content team round up the very best mortgage rates available in the UK. Compare and apply today.

Fixed mortgage rates skyrocket as multiple sectors surpass the 4% threshold.

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Insurers pay out record sums in home insurance claims

20th November 2024

Home insurance claims payouts reached record highs in the third quarter of 2024 as the cost of premiums rose above £400. See more on how you can protect your home.

Home insurance claims payouts reached record highs in the third quarter of 2024 as the cost of premiums rose above £400.

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Crunch time for savers as UK inflation rises to 2.3%

20th November 2024

As almost all average savings rates decline, consumers may need to take action to see their money grow in real terms.

As almost all average savings rates decline, consumers may need to take action to see their money grow in real terms.

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The best cash ISA rates this week

19th November 2024

Each week the Moneyfactscompare.co.uk content team round up and discuss the very best ISA rates available in the UK. Compare and apply today.

Slight uptick in market-leading three-year fixed ISA rate as best returns on a one-year ISA plummet.

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The best UK savings rates this week

14th November 2024

Each week the Moneyfactscompare.co.uk content team round up and discuss the very best savings rates available in the UK. Compare and apply today.

Fixed rates drop across the spectrum, while top notice accounts remain stable.

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Moneyfacts pick of the week

14th November 2024

The Moneyfacts Pick of the Week showcases the best of the latest products or rate changes to hit the consumer finance market.

This week's selection includes a competitive three-year ISA from United Trust Bank, and a five-year fixed rate buy-to-let mortgage from HSBC.

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Time to act as fixed savings rates stagnate

12th November 2024

Fixed savings rates continue to fall, with short-term bonds seeing particularly significant drops. See what you can do if you want to secure a competitive rate.

Fixed savings rates continue to fall, with short-term bonds seeing particularly significant drops.

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Fewer options for mortgage borrowers as product choice experiences largest decline in over a year

12th November 2024

The current climate could pose a challenge for “borrowers who are not quick off the mark”.

The current climate could pose a challenge for “borrowers who are not quick off the mark”.

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The best UK residential mortgage rates this week

20th November 2024

Each week the Moneyfactscompare.co.uk content team round up the very best mortgage rates available in the UK. Compare and apply today.

Fixed mortgage rates skyrocket as multiple sectors surpass the 4% threshold.

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The best UK savings rates this week

14th November 2024

Each week the Moneyfactscompare.co.uk content team round up and discuss the very best savings rates available in the UK. Compare and apply today.

Fixed rates drop across the spectrum, while top notice accounts remain stable.

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UK economy contracts in March as consumers face surging inflation

12th May 2022

Britain’s GDP contracted by 0.1% in March, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) today. “The March decline highlights the pressure the economy is now coming under from the cost of living squeeze and the danger of it falling into outright recession later this year,” said Rupert Thompson, Investment Strategist at Kingswood. The services sector, which includes contributions from education, arts and entertainment, and food service among others, fell 0.2% last month and was the main contributor to this decline.

Britain’s GDP contracted by 0.1% in March, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) today.

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Could an air source heat pump help combat the rising cost of living?

29th April 2022

In an attempt to combat the rising cost of living, homeowners are increasingly looking for ways to lower their energy costs – and one option that’s growing in popularity is installing an air source heat pump. But could it be worth considering?

Homeowners are increasingly looking for ways to lower their energy costs – one option that’s growing in popularity is installing an air source heat pump.

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Coronation of King Charles III: What’s changed between 1953 and 2023?

5th May 2023

With King Charles III to be crowned at Westminster Abbey this Saturday, we take a look at what’s happened in the 70 years since the last coronation.

With King Charles III to be crowned at Westminster Abbey this Saturday, we take a look at what’s happened in the 70 years since the last coronation.

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Bank of England increases interest rates to near 15-year high

11th May 2023

This is the 12th consecutive rise to the base rate since December 2021.

This is the 12th consecutive rise to the base rate since December 2021.

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Moneyfacts pick of the week

14th November 2024

The Moneyfacts Pick of the Week showcases the best of the latest products or rate changes to hit the consumer finance market.

This week's selection includes a competitive three-year ISA from United Trust Bank, and a five-year fixed rate buy-to-let mortgage from HSBC.

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The best cash ISA rates this week

19th November 2024

Each week the Moneyfactscompare.co.uk content team round up and discuss the very best ISA rates available in the UK. Compare and apply today.

Slight uptick in market-leading three-year fixed ISA rate as best returns on a one-year ISA plummet.

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