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April 2025News Archive

Explore our archive of financial news, savings, mortgages and personal finance articles published in April 2025. Browse articles below for key developments, expert analysis and insights from the month.

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April 2025 News

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The two-year window: How to prepare for upcoming Inheritance Tax changes

29th April 2025

With unused pension pots set to be subject to Inheritance Tax in April 2027, Kellands Hale explains how you can prepare for the upcoming changes.

With unused pension pots set to be subject to Inheritance Tax in April 2027, Kellands Hale explains how you can prepare for the upcoming changes.

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Average returns on longer-term fixed savings accounts breach 4% for first time in six months

23rd April 2025

Savers who don't need immediate access to their cash may want to consider a longer-term fixed bond after it was revealed typical returns in the sector breached 4% for the first time since August 2024. Find out more:

Is it time you locked away your cash for longer?

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Respite for consumers as UK inflation eases to 2.6% in March

16th April 2025

The rate of inflation in the UK eased to 2.6% in March, lower than many predicted. However, this dip is likely to be short-lived as inflation is expected to rise again in April.

The rate of inflation in the UK eased to 2.6% in March, lower than many predicted.

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Low-deposit mortgage choice at 17-year high

15th April 2025

The number of first-time buyer mortgages has risen month-on-month to its highest point in 17 years, while shelf-life in the market overall improves. Find out what this could mean for you.

The number of first-time buyer mortgages has risen month-on-month to its highest point in 17 years, while shelf-life in the market overall improves.

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NS&I offers more choice and higher rates with its British Savings Bonds

15th April 2025

This is the first time NS&I has offered these four different terms at the same time since 2010. But, even with the increased interest rates, how competitive are British Savings Bonds?

Even with the increased interest rates, how competitive are British Savings Bonds?

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How can savers and borrowers deal with market turmoil?

10th April 2025

While individuals may worry about the impact on their personal finances during times of economic unrest, it’s important to stay calm and not make any knee-jerk reactions.

While individuals may worry about the impact on their personal finances during times of economic unrest, it’s important to stay calm.

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Top fixed savings rates rise month-on-month

2nd April 2025

Top fixed savings rates rose in the month to April, bucking the downward trend seen in recent months. But is this a temporary reprieve before further rate drops?

Top fixed savings rates rose in the month to April, bucking the downward trend seen in recent months.

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Ends today: £175 current account switching deal from Lloyds Bank

1st April 2025

Find out how to receive £175 by switching to a Club Lloyds current account. But check the terms of the account before switching to make sure it’s right for you.

Find out how to receive £175 by switching to a Club Lloyds current account.

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