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Latest student bank account offers for 2025

3rd July 2025

As providers unveil their student bank account offers for 2025, find out more about the latest perks available.

As providers unveil their student bank account offers for 2025, find out more about the latest perks available.

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New issues of NS&I’s British Savings Bonds now on sale: How do they fare?

3rd July 2025

The Government-backed brand is also poised to lower the rate paid by its Junior ISA.

The Government-backed brand is also poised to lower the rate paid by its Junior ISA.

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The best UK savings rates this week

3rd July 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.

Multiple fixed bonds slip this week, while variable returns hold strong.

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Moneyfacts pick of the week

3rd July 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 a freshly increased easy access ISA from Plum and a recently cut two-year fixed mortgage deal from Nationwide BS.

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The best UK residential mortgage rates this week

2nd July 2025

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

Encouraging signs for the mortgage market as several lenders continue to lower rates.

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The best cash ISAs this week

1st July 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.

Many top rates edge higher as the cash ISA allowance comes under threat.

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Mortgage market sees May boost, but will it continue?

1st July 2025

After slowing down in April, the housing market showed more positive signs in May as net borrowing and the number of approvals increased.

After slowing down in April, the housing market showed more positive signs in May.

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Cash ISA allowance expected to be cut: What can you do?

1st July 2025

After months of rumours, a cut to the cash ISA allowance seems to be on the cards. What could this mean for savers?

After months of rumours, a cut to the cash ISA allowance seems to be on the cards.

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Lloyds Bank offers £185 for switching current accounts: Are you eligible?

1st July 2025

The Club Lloyds accounts also grant access to a range of additional lifestyle perks – just in time for the summer holidays.

The Club Lloyds accounts also grant access to a range of additional lifestyle perks – just in time for the summer holidays.

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Is your loyalty costing you? Keeping the same savings account may come at a price

30th June 2025

Savers who don’t switch their savings could be missing out, as average rates on closed accounts have paid less than the average open account for three years.

Savers who don’t switch their savings could be missing out, as average rates on closed accounts have paid less than the average open account for three years.

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More than seven million people projected to pay higher-rate tax in 2025/26: The impact on savings

26th June 2025

Those being dragged up the tax ladder will see their Personal Savings Allowance slashed and might be at risk of paying tax on interest accrued.

Those being dragged up the tax ladder will see their Personal Savings Allowance slashed and might be at risk of paying tax on interest accrued.

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Earn a summer cash bonus of £175 by switching your current account to NatWest

25th June 2025

NatWest is the latest bank to launch a current account switch bonus, with customers able to receive £175 in cash by meeting certain requirements. Find out more.

NatWest is the latest bank to launch a current account switch bonus, with customers able to receive £175 in cash by meeting certain requirements.

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Are Premium Bonds still worth it? NS&I announces latest prize fund cut

25th June 2025

National Savings and Investments (NS&I) announced its latest prize fund rate cut for the August Premium Bonds draw. Find out if these accounts are still worth your hard-earned cash.

National Savings and Investments (NS&I) announced its latest prize fund rate cut for the August Premium Bonds draw.

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Positive changes in the buy-to-let market, but is now a good time to invest?

24th June 2025

With a record high number of mortgage deals available, along with lower interest rates, the buy-to-let market looks positive for landlords. But challenges remain.

With a record high number of mortgage deals available, along with lower interest rates, the buy-to-let market looks positive for landlords.

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Zopa launches debut current account offering up to £256 in cashback and interest

24th June 2025

Biscuit offers 2% cashback on holders' bills and grants access to a savings account paying 7.10% AER. Find out how it compares:

Biscuit offers 2% cashback on holders' bills and grants access to a savings account paying 7.10% AER. Find out how it compares:

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Bank of England applies brakes and holds base rate at 4.25%

19th June 2025

As inflation remains well above the Bank’s 2% target. Find out what this means for your savings and mortgage:

As inflation remains well above the Bank’s 2% target. Find out what this means for your savings and mortgage:

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The best UK residential mortgage rates this week

2nd July 2025

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

Encouraging signs for the mortgage market as several lenders continue to lower rates.

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Moneyfacts pick of the week

3rd July 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 a freshly increased easy access ISA from Plum and a recently cut two-year fixed mortgage deal from Nationwide BS.

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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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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 UK savings rates this week

3rd July 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.

Multiple fixed bonds slip this week, while variable returns hold strong.

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The best cash ISAs this week

1st July 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.

Many top rates edge higher as the cash ISA allowance comes under threat.

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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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