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The best cash ISAs this week

2nd September 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.

Market-leading easy access ISA rate plummets.

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NS&I launches new one-year fixed rate bonds

2nd September 2025

Government-backed National Savings and Investments (NS&I) announced new issues of its one-year bonds, but how do they compare to other options on the market? Find out more.

Government-backed National Savings and Investments (NS&I) announced new issues of its one-year bonds, but how do they compare to other options on the market?

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It’s not too late to save for Christmas 2025: Discover how much you should put away to finance the festive period

1st September 2025

A competitive savings account could not only help to cover the cost of Christmas, but leave you feeling slightly better off, too.

A competitive savings account could not only help to cover the cost of Christmas, but leave you feeling slightly better off, too.

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The best UK savings rates this week

28th August 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.

Savers have more than 1,600 savings accounts to choose from, but rates continue to suffer.

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Moneyfacts pick of the week

28th August 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 an increase from Aldermore on its 60-day notice ISA and a two-year fixed rate buy-to-let mortgage from NatWest.

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The best UK residential mortgage rates this week

27th August 2025

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

Many of the lowest fixed mortgage rates hold steady but households set to face higher energy bills.

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Savers urged to “switch regularly” as product choice rises to record high

27th August 2025

Although rates are falling, the number of savings accounts and ISAs rose to a record high in August, giving savers more choice when switching providers.

Although rates are falling, the number of savings accounts and ISAs rose to a record high in August.

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Who will inherit your pension?

22nd August 2025

While you might assume your pension will automatically be passed to your chosen beneficiaries, it's actually your provider that has final say. Find out more:

While you might assume your pension will automatically be passed to your chosen beneficiaries, it's actually your provider that has final say. Find out more:

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Pressures continue as UK inflation rises to 3.8% in July

20th August 2025

Inflation rose to 3.8% in July 2025, nearly double the Bank of England’s target of 2%.

Inflation rose to 3.8% in July 2025, nearly double the Bank of England’s target of 2%.

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Pension decumulation: How to avoid these three expensive mistakes

15th August 2025

It can be difficult to work out what you can afford to do when you retire; keep reading to learn the top three pension decumulation mistakes people make and how to avoid them:

It can be difficult to work out what you can afford to do when you retire; discover the top three pension decumulation mistakes and how to avoid them:

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A-level results day 2025: Latest student bank account offers

14th August 2025

Hundreds of thousands of applicants have been accepted onto a university or college course this year, according to UCAS. Discover some of the latest student current account offers that could stretch your money further this academic year:

More than 400,000 applicants have been accepted onto a university or college course this year. Discover some of the latest student current account perks:

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Has your savings provider passed on the most recent base rate cut?

13th August 2025

More than 20 banks and building societies have already made cuts to their variable savings accounts after the Bank of England lowered the base rate last week.

More than 20 banks and building societies have already made cuts to their variable savings accounts after the Bank of England lowered the base rate last week.

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Mortgage cuts spike in August, though market remains cautious

12th August 2025

Average mortgage rates have fallen for the sixth consecutive month as of 1 August, with prices now dropping by larger margins compared to the previous month. Find out what this could mean for you if you're looking to refinance to a new deal.

Average mortgage rates have fallen for the sixth consecutive month as of 1 August, with prices now dropping by larger margins compared to the previous month.

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Many top fixed rate bonds continue to fall in August

8th August 2025

Multiple fixed bond sectors saw top rates drop in the month to August. Amid a falling base rate, find what this could mean for your savings.

Multiple fixed bond sectors saw top rates drop in the month to August. Amid a falling base rate, find what this could mean for your savings.

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Average two-year fixed mortgage rate drops below the five-year

7th August 2025

For the first time since September 2022, the average two-year fixed mortgage rate is lower than the five-year average. Is this the return to a more traditional market?

For the first time since September 2022, the average two-year fixed mortgage rate is lower than the five-year average.

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Bank of England cuts base rate to 4.00% despite higher-than-expected inflation

7th August 2025

The base rate fell to 4.00% in August after the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee narrowly voted in favour of a cut. Find out why and what it means for your money.

The base rate fell to 4.00% in August after the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee voted in favour of a cut.

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The best UK residential mortgage rates this week

27th August 2025

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

Many of the lowest fixed mortgage rates hold steady but households set to face higher energy bills.

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Moneyfacts pick of the week

28th August 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 an increase from Aldermore on its 60-day notice ISA and a two-year fixed rate buy-to-let mortgage from NatWest.

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The best cash ISAs this week

2nd September 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.

Market-leading easy access ISA rate plummets.

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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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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

28th August 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.

Savers have more than 1,600 savings accounts to choose from, but rates continue to suffer.

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Savers urged to “switch regularly” as product choice rises to record high

27th August 2025

Although rates are falling, the number of savings accounts and ISAs rose to a record high in August, giving savers more choice when switching providers.

Although rates are falling, the number of savings accounts and ISAs rose to a record high in August.

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Bank of England cuts base rate to 4.00% despite higher-than-expected inflation

7th August 2025

The base rate fell to 4.00% in August after the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee narrowly voted in favour of a cut. Find out why and what it means for your money.

The base rate fell to 4.00% in August after the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee voted in favour of a cut.

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