November 2023 News Archive

Autumn Statement 2023 sees National Insurance contributions cut to 10% while the State pension is set to increase by 8.5%

National Insurance contributions cut to 10%; State pension set to increase by 8.5%

Alongside falling fixed rates and a longer average shelf-life, increased product availability demonstrates a buoyant period in the mortgage market.

Alongside falling fixed rates and a longer average shelf-life, increased product availability demonstrates a buoyant period in the mortgage market.

The UK Government meets its pledge as inflation slows dramatically to 4.6% in the year to October. This is the lowest annual rate in two years according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

The UK Government meets its pledge as inflation slows dramatically to 4.6% in the year to October, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

While it’s no longer possible to find a fixed bond paying 6.00% AER, savers shouldn’t feel disheartened. We provide some alternative options to consider.

This is the first time since June of this year there are no fixed bonds offering a rate of 6.00% AER or more.

Providers appear to be scaling back 0% interest deals on credit cards in the run-up to the festive spending season. If you are looking for a new 0% introductory purchase or balance transfer card, we have put together the best deals currently available and a run-down on the current movements in the market.

If you are looking for a new 0% introductory purchase or balance transfer card, we have put together a run-down of the best deals currently available.

When measured against both state and private pension averages around Europe, the UK often falls far down the list of the most well-off countries. Keep reading to find out three financial aspects that could affect your later-life income and how to overcome them, plus three unmissable financial opportunities to prioritise in retirement.

Find out three financial aspects that could affect your later-life income and how to overcome them.

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted 6 to 3 in favour of maintaining the base rate at 5.25% for the second consecutive month.

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted 6 to 3 in favour of maintaining the base rate at 5.25% for the second consecutive month.