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2026 News Archive

Explore our archive of financial news, savings, mortgages and personal finance articles published in 2026. Browse articles below for key developments, expert analysis and insights from the whole year.

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Moneyfacts pick of the week
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Caitlyn Eastell

Personal Finance Analyst
Published: 11/09/2026

Last updated: 11 September 2026 at 09:15

 

The Moneyfactscompare.co.uk Pick of the Week showcases the best of the latest products or rate changes to hit the consumer finance market, ranging from mortgages to savings accounts. This week I've analysed the following deals, along with their perks.

 

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Autumn Budget 2026: Key changes and what it means for your money
Discover what changes have already been confirmed, and what new measures could be on the cards ahead of this year's Autumn Budget.
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Santander launches highly attractive £240 switching offer
Customers could receive £240 when switching to a Santander Everyday Current Account and opening the provider's Regular Saver.
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Stage seems set for a “booming” mortgage market in 2026
Lower rates and greater product choice are some of the reasons why borrowers can feel positive about the mortgage market in 2026. Discover more about the latest mortgage trends.
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Top student bank account perks for 2026
Discover where to find cash bonuses, takeaway vouchers, competitive interest-free overdrafts and the chance to win up to £100,000.
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Market turmoil pushes average two-year fixed mortgage rate above five-year rate

25th March 2026

The inversion of fixed mortgage rates reflects the ongoing volatility and uncertainty in the market caused by the conflict in the Middle East.

The inversion of fixed mortgage rates reflects the ongoing volatility and uncertainty in the market caused by the conflict in the Middle East.

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UK house price growth remains subdued as buyers take caution: Nationwide HPI

2nd September 2026

Buyers may be delaying their property purchase until costs come down, but could they be caught out by rising mortgage rates?

Buyers may be delaying their property purchase until costs come down, but could they be caught out by rising mortgage rates?

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HSBC launches £500 cashback bonus on selected ISAs

10th March 2026

HSBC is now one of several high street banks to pay a cashback reward to savers who open or transfer to a qualifying ISA. Find out more about this ISA cashback offer.

HSBC is now one of several high street banks to pay a cashback reward to savers who open or transfer to a qualifying ISA.

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Bank of England holds base rate at 3.75%, but could an increase be on the cards?

30th April 2026

The Bank of England seems to be adopting a “wait and see” approach. Read more on what its latest decision could mean for you.

The Bank of England seems to be adopting a “wait and see” approach.

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Lloyds Bank kicks off 2026 with a new £250 switching bonus

6th January 2026

Customers who switch their current account to an eligible Lloyds Bank account before 3 February 2026 could get a cash boost of £250. Find out how to qualify for this offer and how it compares.

Customers who switch their current account to an eligible Lloyds Bank account before 3 February 2026 could get a cash boost of £250.

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Borrowers’ hopes “dashed” as mortgage rate rises loom

7th September 2026

Mortgage rates have started to edge higher in the first week of September, but is this a short-term uptick or the start of a more sustained rise? Find out more about the latest mortgage trends.

Mortgage rates have started to edge higher in the first week of September, but is this a short-term uptick or the start of a more sustained rise?

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Santander launches market-leading Regular Saver paying 8% AER

23rd June 2026

The Regular Saver is available to new and existing Santander current account customers – including those with its fee-free Everyday Current Account.

The Regular Saver is available to new and existing Santander current account customers – including those with its fee-free Everyday Current Account.

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Savers must prepare to see rates drop further, warns Personal Finance Analyst

14th January 2026

However, there’s still plenty of reason to shop around for a savings account.

However, there’s still plenty of reason to shop around for a savings account.

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Lloyds Bank offers market-leading savings account paying 8.00% AER

15th July 2026

Lloyds Bank customers can earn a leading 8.00% AER on their savings, if they can deposit between £25 and £250 in a Monthly Saver each month. Find out more.

Lloyds Bank customers can earn a leading 8.00% AER on their savings, if they can deposit between £25 and £250 in a Monthly Saver each month.

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No surprises as the Bank of England holds the base rate at 3.75%

5th February 2026

Although the base rate remains unchanged in February, could there be cuts later on in 2026?

Although the base rate remains unchanged in February, could there be cuts later on in 2026?

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Mortgage rates drop by biggest margin in almost two years

13th July 2026

But, is the positive momentum about to be thrown off course by renewed geopolitical tensions?

But, is the positive momentum about to be thrown off course by renewed geopolitical tensions?

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Interest-free credit card offers flourish as borrowers face “debt time bomb"

23rd June 2026

Credit cards with a 0% introductory period have flourished in recent months, which is good news for borrowers facing record-high interest costs. Find out about the latest credit card trends.

Credit cards with a 0% introductory period have flourished in recent months, which is good news for borrowers facing record-high interest costs.

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