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October 2024 News Archive

Explore our archive of financial news, savings, mortgages and personal finance articles published in October 2024. Browse articles below for key developments, expert analysis and insights from the month.

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October 2024 News

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Autumn Budget 2024: Five key points and what they could mean for your finances

31st October 2024

With Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, delivering a Labour Government's first Budget in almost 15 years, find out the potential impact on savers, mortgage borrowers and pensioners.

With Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, delivering a Labour Government's first Budget in almost 15 years, find out the impact on your finances.

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Mortgage borrowing falls for first time in three months

29th October 2024

Net mortgage borrowing fell for the first time since June 2024, according to the latest Money and Credit report, as mortgage approvals rose to two-year high. Find out more.

Net mortgage borrowing fell for the first time since June 2024, according to the latest Money and Credit report, as mortgage approvals rose to two-year high.

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Buy-to-let mortgage rates at two-year low

28th October 2024

Buy-to-let mortgage rates are at their lowest levels in two years. But, despite this good news for landlords, other financial pressures are causing challenges.

Buy-to-let mortgage rates are at their lowest levels in two years but other financial pressures are causing challenges.

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How you could get £180 with latest switching offer from NatWest

24th October 2024

Its new current account switching offer could see customers receive the bonus in as little as seven days. Find out more.

Its new current account switching offer could see customers receive the bonus in as little as seven days.

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NS&I announces rate cuts: Is it time savers looked elsewhere?

22nd October 2024

The Government-backed brand also revealed the Premium Bond prize fund rate is set to be slashed.

The Government-backed brand also revealed the Premium Bond prize fund rate is set to be slashed.

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Fixed savings rates at lowest levels in over a year

21st October 2024

Fixed savings and ISA rates continued to fall in the month to October, dropping to their lowest levels since June 2023. What does the future hold for savings rates?

Fixed savings and ISA rates continued to fall in the month to October, dropping to their lowest levels since June 2023.

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State Pension set to rise by 4.1% under Triple Lock formula

16th October 2024

The Labour Party committed to protecting the Triple Lock in its manifesto, but how long is it sustainable?

The Labour Party committed to protecting the Triple Lock in its manifesto, but how long is it sustainable?

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UK inflation falls below 2% for first time in over three years

16th October 2024

Now firmly below the Bank of England’s 2% target, does this mean further base rate cuts are on the horizon?

Now firmly below the Bank of England’s 2% target, does this mean further base rate cuts are on the horizon?

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Mortgage product choice rises as rates fall

14th October 2024

The number of mortgage deals available increased month-on-month as average rates continued to fall. But how could the upcoming Autumn Budget affect mortgages?

The number of mortgage deals available increased month-on-month as average rates continued to fall.

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Best short-term bonds plummet – is it time you considered a longer-term savings account?

10th October 2024

With more uncertainty ahead, there’s potential for providers to drop rates further.

With more uncertainty ahead, there’s potential for providers to drop rates further.

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Moneyfactscompare.co.uk introduces new ‘Easy to Open’ savings chart feature

2nd October 2024

Alongside a new Moneyfacts Annual Star Rating, the ‘Easy to Open’ logo and filter will help consumers identify fuss-free accounts.

Alongside a new Moneyfacts Annual Star Rating, the ‘Easy to Open’ logo and filter will help consumers identify fuss-free accounts.

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