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The best UK savings rates this week

29th May 2025

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.

Best longer-term fixed savings rates rise while top returns on easy access accounts dip.

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Moneyfacts pick of the week

29th May 2025

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 features Moneybox's market-leading easy access ISA and a buy-to-let mortgage deal from NatWest.

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The best UK residential mortgage rates this week

28th May 2025

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

Rate cutting momentum stalls as lenders hike prices while house sales hit four-year high.

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The best cash ISA rates this week

27th May 2025

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.

Several providers increase ISA rates as inflation soared to 3.5% in April.

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The path to 75% GDV property funding in the UK

27th May 2025

Explore how to achieve up to 75% Gross Development Value (GDV) by combining senior debt with mezzanine finance.

Explore how to achieve up to 75% Gross Development Value (GDV) by combining senior debt with mezzanine finance.

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Inflation rockets to 3.5% as households face higher bills

21st May 2025

UK inflation soared to 3.5% in April, its highest level in more than one year. With inflation higher than many expected, find out what it could mean for you.

UK inflation soared to 3.5% in April, its highest level in more than one year.

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New switching offer from TSB worth up to £310

21st May 2025

The latest switching incentive from TSB offers qualifying customers a range of rewards worth up to £310. Find out more if you're considering switching your current account.

The latest switching incentive from TSB offers qualifying customers a range of rewards worth up to £310.

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Fixed savings rates plummet despite rise in providers

20th May 2025

Average fixed savings rates fell in the month to May, to the dismay of savers. But is it still worth considering a fixed account to earn a guaranteed return? Find out more.

Average fixed savings rates fell in the month to May, to the dismay of savers. But is it still worth considering a fixed account to earn a guaranteed return?

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Many in for a “nasty shock” as one third of adults have less than £10,000 saved in their pension

20th May 2025

Meanwhile, fewer than 10% received financial advice on investments, pensions or retirement planning in the past 12 months.

Meanwhile, fewer than 10% received financial advice on investments, pensions or retirement planning in the past 12 months.

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One in 10 people don’t have any cash savings: How to kickstart a savings habit

16th May 2025

Limited access to savings contributed to one in four UK adults being deemed as having ‘low financial resilience’, said the FCA.

Limited access to savings contributed to one in four UK adults being deemed as having ‘low financial resilience’, said the FCA.

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Average two-year fixed mortgage rate plummets to lowest level since 'mini-Budget'

13th May 2025

Having fallen in the month to May, average rates for a two-year fixed mortgage now stands at its lowest point for over two and a half years. Find out what this means for you if you're after a deal.

Having fallen in the month to May, average rates for a two-year fixed mortgage now stands at its lowest point for over two and a half years.

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Fixed bonds suffer widespread cuts in the month to May

9th May 2025

Savers may need to move quickly to secure competitive fixed returns, which fell in the month to May leading up to the latest base rate cut. Find out what this means for your savings.

Savers may need to move quickly to secure competitive fixed returns, which fell in the month to May leading up to the latest base rate cut.

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Bank of England base rate cut to 4.25% following global tariff turmoil

8th May 2025

In the wake of new tariffs announced at the start of last month by US President, Donald Trump, the Bank of England has voted in favour of lowering the UK base rate to 4.25%. Find out the impact this could have on your savings and mortgage:

Meanwhile, volatile swap markets provide impetus for mortgage cuts. Find out how your finance might be affected:

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Skipton BS launches ‘Delayed Start Mortgage’ with no repayments for three months

7th May 2025

The building society hopes the new product will offer first-time buyers “the breathing space they need in those critical first few months”.

The building society hopes the new product will offer first-time buyers “the breathing space they need in those critical first few months”.

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iFAST Global Bank launches new Multi-Currency Current Account offering high interest and cashback

6th May 2025

The Multi-Currency Current Account seeks to modernise banking and reflects iFAST Global Bank’s belief that customers deserve services that are simple, flexible and rewarding without any outdated constraints.

The account seeks to modernise banking and reflects a belief customers deserve services that are simple, flexible and rewarding without outdated constraints.

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‘Enticing’ £175 switching offer relaunched by The Co-operative Bank

2nd May 2025

The Co-operative Bank has relaunched its switching incentive, and now offers eligible customers up to £175. Find out more.

The Co-operative Bank has relaunched its switching incentive, and now offers eligible customers up to £175.

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The best UK residential mortgage rates this week

28th May 2025

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

Rate cutting momentum stalls as lenders hike prices while house sales hit four-year high.

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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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The best cash ISA rates this week

27th May 2025

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.

Several providers increase ISA rates as inflation soared to 3.5% in April.

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Moneyfacts pick of the week

29th May 2025

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 features Moneybox's market-leading easy access ISA and a buy-to-let mortgage deal from NatWest.

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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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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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The best UK savings rates this week

29th May 2025

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.

Best longer-term fixed savings rates rise while top returns on easy access accounts dip.

Read More
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Inflation rockets to 3.5% as households face higher bills

21st May 2025

UK inflation soared to 3.5% in April, its highest level in more than one year. With inflation higher than many expected, find out what it could mean for you.

UK inflation soared to 3.5% in April, its highest level in more than one year.

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