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Bank of England base rate sticks at 4% as markets react to last month’s cut

18th September 2025

Consumers may need to take action as the future direction of interest rates is cloudy.

Consumers may need to take action as the future direction of interest rates is cloudy.

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Moneyfacts pick of the week

18th September 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 current account switching deal worth £175 from NatWest and a new issue of Aldermore's Reward ISA Single Access Account.

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Nationwide BS is the latest provider to offer a £175 switching bonus

18th September 2025

There’s another £175 current account switching bonus to choose from after Nationwide BS launched its new switch incentive. Find out how to qualify.

There’s another £175 current account switching bonus to choose from after Nationwide BS launched its new switch incentive.

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The best UK residential mortgage rates this week

17th September 2025

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

Some of the lowest fixed mortgage rates edge higher as affordability remains an issue for many borrowers.

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Inflation sticks at 3.8% in August but forecast to rise in coming months

17th September 2025

While the overall inflation rate remained the same at 3.8% in August 2025, food prices soared year-on-year.

While the overall inflation rate remained the same at 3.8% in August 2025, food prices soared year-on-year.

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The best cash ISAs this week

16th 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.

Selected ISA rates fall as older savers are predicted to pay billions in tax on their savings interest.

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NatWest launches competitive £175 current account switch bonus

16th September 2025

NatWest is the third provider to launch a current account switch incentive over the past week. See how its switching bonus compares.

NatWest is the third provider to launch a current account switch incentive over the past week.

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Buy-to-let mortgage rates fall to three-year low as landlords remain under pressure

12th September 2025

Buy-to-let mortgage rates are now at their lowest point in three years, but is this positive news too little too late for under-pressure landlords?

Buy-to-let mortgage rates are now at their lowest point in three years, but is this positive news too little too late for under-pressure landlords?

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Lloyds Bank launches market-leading £200 current account switching deal

12th September 2025

Switchers will also unlock access to a range of additional perks and lifestyle benefits.

Switchers will also unlock access to a range of additional perks and lifestyle benefits.

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Fewer fixed savings accounts offering a real return on your money

12th September 2025

The number of fixed savings accounts paying an inflation-beating rate has dropped over the past month, but savers can still get a real return on their money.

The number of fixed savings accounts paying an inflation-beating rate has dropped between August and September.

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The best UK savings rates this week

11th September 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.

Positive signs for savers as several of the top savings rates increase.

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Only one in four savings accounts pay above 4%

10th September 2025

Despite the cut to the base rate in August, just over one in four savings accounts pay above its current level of 4%. What does this mean for your money?

Despite the cut to the base rate in August, just over one in four savings accounts pay above its current level of 4%.

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Number of mortgage deals soars as rate cuts slow

9th September 2025

Borrowers have more mortgage deals to choose from as the number of products available rose to a record high of 7,062 in September. But what’s happening to mortgage rates?

Borrowers have more mortgage deals to choose from as the number of products available rose to a record high of 7,062 in September.

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The Co-operative Bank relaunches £175 switch bonus as other offers disappear

9th September 2025

After relaunching its £175 switching bonus, The Co-operative Bank is now one of two providers to offer a cash incentive for switching current accounts. Find out how to qualify for this offer.

After relaunching its £175 switching bonus, The Co-operative Bank is now one of two providers to offer a cash incentive for switching current accounts.

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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 residential mortgage rates this week

17th September 2025

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

Some of the lowest fixed mortgage rates edge higher as affordability remains an issue for many borrowers.

Read More
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The best cash ISAs this week

16th 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.

Selected ISA rates fall as older savers are predicted to pay billions in tax on their savings interest.

Read More
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Moneyfacts pick of the week

18th September 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 current account switching deal worth £175 from NatWest and a new issue of Aldermore's Reward ISA Single Access Account.

Read More
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The best UK savings rates this week

11th September 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.

Positive signs for savers as several of the top savings rates increase.

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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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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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Lloyds Bank launches market-leading £200 current account switching deal

12th September 2025

Switchers will also unlock access to a range of additional perks and lifestyle benefits.

Switchers will also unlock access to a range of additional perks and lifestyle benefits.

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