July 2024 News Archive

The increase in mortgage borrowing may indicate an ‘uptick in confidence’ as rates continue to ease.

The increase in mortgage borrowing may indicate an ‘uptick in confidence’ as rates continue to ease.

With an expected 27 million trips in the first week of the summer holidays, drivers travelling with known faults could lead to more breakdowns.

With an expected 27 million trips in the first week of the summer holidays, drivers travelling with known faults could lead to more breakdowns.

Nationwide BS has reduced mortgage rates across its two-, three- and five-year fixed products by up to 0.25 percentage points.

Nationwide BS has reduced mortgage rates across its two-, three- and five-year fixed products by up to 0.25 percentage points.

From interest-free overdrafts to exclusive discounts and vouchers on rail travel, food and more, student accounts from NatWest, Santander and other major banks are offering a range of perks.

From interest-free overdrafts to exclusive discounts and vouchers on rail travel, food and more, student current accounts can offer a range of perks.

The number of savings products and providers is on the rise while many average savings and ISA rates also increased month-on-month.

The number of savings products and providers is on the rise while many average savings and ISA rates also increased month-on-month.

Its Everyday Extra packaged account also includes breakdown cover, travel and mobile phone insurance.

Its Everyday Extra packaged account also includes breakdown cover, travel and mobile phone insurance.

The Financial Conduct Authority is set to extend Consumer Duty rules to closed products and services from the end of this month, but savers shouldn’t be complacent.

The FCA is set to extend Consumer Duty rules to closed products and services from the end of this month, but savers shouldn’t be complacent.

Are the new rules enough to attract high quality companies to the UK?

Are the new rules enough to attract high quality companies to the UK?

New and existing Virgin Money Stocks and Shares ISA customers can benefit from an exclusive bonus rate on their cash savings.

New and existing Virgin Money Stocks and Shares ISA customers can benefit from an exclusive bonus rate on their cash savings.

Barclays Bank has reintroduced a £175 switching incentive for a limited time when you move to one of its eligible current accounts. Find out how to qualify.

Barclays Bank has reintroduced a £175 switching incentive when you move to one of its eligible current accounts.

The average shelf-life of a mortgage product doubled to 30 days in July while the number of mortgage products increased. See what this means for borrowers.

The average shelf-life of a mortgage product doubled to 30 days in July while the number of mortgage products increased.

The gap between one- and five-year bonds now stands at 0.30 percentage points.

The gap between one- and five-year bonds now stands at 0.30 percentage points.

With the UK General Election taking place later this week (Thursday 4 July), we examine how some of the main parties’ policies could affect your personal finances if they were to form the next Government.

Find out what the Conservative and Labour Parties have planned for your taxes, savings and pensions.