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The best UK savings rates this week

19th September 2024

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.

The leading notice account rate reaches 5.30% AER, as base rate holds at 5%.

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Bank of England votes to hold base rate at 5%

19th September 2024

After making a long-anticipated cut to the base rate at its previous meeting in August, today the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted 8 to 1 in favour of maintaining it at 5.00%.

Base rate held at 5% as mortgage and savings rates continue to tumble.

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Moneyfacts pick of the week

19th September 2024

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 includes a cash ISA from Trading 212, and a two-year fixed rate mortgage from Santander.

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The best UK residential mortgage rates this week

18th September 2024

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

Significant cuts from lenders see lowest fixed rates fall further this week.

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Inflation holds at 2.2% in August

18th September 2024

Air fares made the largest upwards contribution as average motor fuel prices fell. Find out more.

Air fares made the largest upwards contribution as average motor fuel prices fell.

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Fixed and variable savings rates fall further

17th September 2024

Savings and ISA rates fell across the board throughout August, with variable and fixed rates both seeing notable drops. Find out what this means for you.

Savings and ISA rates fell across the board throughout August, with variable and fixed rates both seeing notable drops.

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The best cash ISA rates this week

17th September 2024

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.

As average rates fall, the leading easy access rate inches higher.

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What happened to the British ISA?

12th September 2024

With plans for a new British ISA having reportedly been scrapped under the new Labour Government, how can you invest in UK equities?

Find out how you can still invest in UK equities.

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UK economy contracts in March as consumers face surging inflation

12th May 2022

Britain’s GDP contracted by 0.1% in March, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) today. “The March decline highlights the pressure the economy is now coming under from the cost of living squeeze and the danger of it falling into outright recession later this year,” said Rupert Thompson, Investment Strategist at Kingswood. The services sector, which includes contributions from education, arts and entertainment, and food service among others, fell 0.2% last month and was the main contributor to this decline.

Britain’s GDP contracted by 0.1% in March, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) today.

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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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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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The best UK residential mortgage rates this week

18th September 2024

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

Significant cuts from lenders see lowest fixed rates fall further this week.

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The best UK savings rates this week

19th September 2024

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.

The leading notice account rate reaches 5.30% AER, as base rate holds at 5%.

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Moneyfacts pick of the week

19th September 2024

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 includes a cash ISA from Trading 212, and a two-year fixed rate mortgage from Santander.

Read More
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The best cash ISA rates this week

17th September 2024

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.

As average rates fall, the leading easy access rate inches higher.

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