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Although the base rate remains unchanged in February, could there be cuts later on in 2026?

Although the base rate remains unchanged in February, could there be cuts later on in 2026?

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 regular savings account from Virgin Money and a market-leading five-year fixed ISA from Close Brothers Savings.

Feedback from hundreds of thousands of consumers helped crown the best-in-class.

Feedback from hundreds of thousands of consumers helped crown the best-in-class.

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

Several mortgage lenders have raised rates, but could a new 98% LTV mortgage from Santander help first-time buyers?

Mortgages may reach their most affordable level since 2021, if rates fall and wages increase as expected. Read more on how mortgage affordability could improve in 2026.

Mortgages may reach their most affordable level since 2021, if rates fall and wages increase as expected.

This article explains why many savers remain in low-interest accounts and what to consider when reviewing savings as interest rates move.

This article explains why many savers remain in low-interest accounts and what to consider when reviewing savings as interest rates move.

This could be a welcome boost to those still recovering financially from the festive period.

This could be a welcome boost to those still recovering financially from the festive period.

UK inflation increased for the first time since July 2025, rising to 3.4% in December 2025. What does this mean for consumers and their money?

UK inflation increased for the first time since July 2025, rising to 3.4% in December 2025.

Discover what this means for retirees and why the increase has been so stark:

Discover what this means for retirees and why the increase has been so stark:

The ‘wait-and-see’ approach “could come at a big cost”, they are warned.

The ‘wait-and-see’ approach “could come at a big cost”, they are warned.

However, there’s still plenty of reason to shop around for a savings account.

However, there’s still plenty of reason to shop around for a savings account.

Customers could get a £200 cash bonus to start the new year after TSB launched a new current account switching incentive. Find out how to qualify for this offer and how it compares.

Customers could get a £200 cash bonus to start 2026 after TSB launched a new current account switching incentive. Find out how to qualify for this offer.

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.

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.

The ISA market sees a mix of increases and reductions as base rate is held at 3.75%.

UK inflation increased for the first time since July 2025, rising to 3.4% in December 2025. What does this mean for consumers and their money?

UK inflation increased for the first time since July 2025, rising to 3.4% in December 2025.

The ‘wait-and-see’ approach “could come at a big cost”, they are warned.

The ‘wait-and-see’ approach “could come at a big cost”, they are warned.