September 2024 News Archive

The limited-time Switch and Stay incentive from The Co-operative Bank is open to new and existing customers switching to an eligible current account. Find our more.

The limited-time Switch and Stay incentive from The Co-operative Bank is open to new and existing customers switching to an eligible current account.

First-time buyers can now borrow up to six times their annual income from Nationwide BS after the lender amended its Helping Hand mortgage products.

First-time buyers can now borrow up to six times their annual income from Nationwide BS.

The number of loan and credit card providers dropped during the third quarter of 2024, while average interest rates increased. See what this could mean for you.

The number of loan and credit card providers dropped during the third quarter of 2024, while average interest rates increased.

Temporary first-time buyers’ relief is expected to end on 31 March 2025 and will affect those in Southern England the most. Find out more.

Temporary first-time buyers’ relief is expected to end on 31 March 2025 and will affect those in Southern England the most.

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.

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.

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.

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.

first direct relaunched its £175 switching incentive, allowing new customers to earn £175 by moving to its 1st Account. Find out more.

first direct relaunched its £175 switching incentive, allowing new customers to earn £175 by moving to its 1st Account.

Average fixed savings rates fell across the board in the month to September, with top returns dropping by as much as 0.35 percentage points. Find out more.

Average fixed savings rates fell across the board in the month to September, with top returns dropping by as much as 0.35 percentage points.

The average prices of two- and five-year fixed deals return to levels unseen for over six months.

The average prices of two- and five-year fixed deals return to levels unseen for over six months.

Flexible savings rates from the big banks continue to lag behind the market-leading accounts. However, their fixed bonds are more competitive.

Flexible savings rates from the big banks continue to lag behind the market-leading accounts.

Half of prospective first-time buyers say they have given up looking for a property as they feel so overwhelmed. Find out more.

Half of prospective first-time buyers say they have given up looking for a property as they feel so overwhelmed.

After several current account switch incentives ended in recent weeks, there’s now just one remaining. But is it still worth switching accounts without a cash bonus?

After several current account switch incentives ended in recent weeks, there’s now just one remaining.

Mortgage borrowing reaches £2.8 billion in July, while net mortgage approvals for house purchases rise month-on-month. Find out more.

Mortgage borrowing reaches £2.8 billion in July, while net mortgage approvals for house purchases rise month-on-month.