July 2025 News Archive

A 40-year mortgage can help first-time buyers get on the property ladder with smaller monthly payments. But overpaying could save thousands of pounds in interest.

A 40-year mortgage can be a flexible lifeline by helping first-time buyers get on the property ladder with smaller monthly payments.

Santander is offering a current account switch incentive of £180, which could provide a welcome cash boost to customers this summer.

Santander is offering a current account switch incentive of £180, which could provide a welcome cash boost to customers this summer.

NS&I makes a welcome increase to its one-year fixed savings bonds after recently cutting returns across some of its other products.

NS&I makes a welcome increase to its one-year fixed savings bonds after recently cutting returns across some of its other products.

Many will have lost money in real terms as savings accounts fail to keep up with inflation.

Many will have lost money in real terms as savings accounts fail to keep up with inflation.

High street bank, TSB, has launched its latest switching incentive, where customers can earn £190 for switching to an eligible account as well as a host of extra rewards. If you're thinking about moving accounts this summer, find out more about this offer here.

High street bank, TSB, has launched its latest switching incentive, where customers can earn £190 for switching to an eligible account.

The high street bank becomes the latest provider to offer a current account switch incentive this summer.

The high street bank becomes the latest provider to offer a current account switch incentive this summer.

Relaxing stress tests and changing loan-to-income thresholds are further ways the Government is looking to help more people get onto the property ladder.

Relaxing stress tests and changing loan-to-income thresholds are further ways the Government is looking to help more people get onto the property ladder.

The annual rate of UK inflation rose unexpectedly to 3.6% in June; the last time it was higher was in January 2024.

The annual rate of UK inflation rose unexpectedly to 3.6% in June; the last time it was higher was in January 2024.

In unfortunate news for savers, average variable savings rates sunk to a two-year low after falling month-on-month in July. Find out what this means for your money.

In unfortunate news for savers, average variable savings rates sunk to a two-year low after falling month-on-month in July.

Amid backlash surrounding news of a potential cut, the cash ISA allowance seems set to remain the same for the time being.

Amid backlash surrounding news of a potential cut, the cash ISA allowance seems set to remain the same for the time being.

Savers are being urged to make the most of their annual ISA allowance.

Savers are being urged to make the most of their annual ISA allowance.

Nevertheless, those coming to the end of a competitive two-year fixed deal could lose out on almost £350 in interest when they reinvest.

Nevertheless, those coming to the end of a competitive two-year fixed deal could lose out on almost £350 in interest when they reinvest.

Average mortgage rates maintained a downward trajectory month-on-month, though momentum continues to waver. Find out what this could mean for you if you're after a new mortgage deal.

Average mortgage rates maintained a downward trajectory month-on-month, though momentum continues to waver.

You don’t have to sacrifice interest for the chance to win big!

You don’t have to sacrifice interest for the chance to win big!

The Government-backed brand is also poised to lower the rate paid by its Junior ISA.

The Government-backed brand is also poised to lower the rate paid by its Junior ISA.

After slowing down in April, the housing market showed more positive signs in May as net borrowing and the number of approvals increased.

After slowing down in April, the housing market showed more positive signs in May.

After months of rumours, a cut to the cash ISA allowance seems to be on the cards. What could this mean for savers?

After months of rumours, a cut to the cash ISA allowance seems to be on the cards.

The Club Lloyds accounts also grant access to a range of additional lifestyle perks – just in time for the summer holidays.

The Club Lloyds accounts also grant access to a range of additional lifestyle perks – just in time for the summer holidays.