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August 2026 News Archive

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

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August 2026 News

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Autumn Budget 2026: Key changes and what it means for your money

27th August 2026

Discover what changes have already been confirmed, and what new measures could be on the cards ahead of this year's Autumn Budget.

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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Later life lending grows by 13.4% as homeowners tap into property wealth

26th August 2026

“More people recognise that property wealth can play a genuine role in funding their financial goals,” said Later Life Proposition Manager at Mortgage Advice Bureau.

“More people recognise that property wealth can play a genuine role in funding their financial goals,” said Later Life Proposition Manager at MAB.

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Top student bank account perks for 2026

19th August 2026

Discover where to find cash bonuses, takeaway vouchers, competitive interest-free overdrafts and the chance to win up to £100,000.

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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Premium Bondholders have more chances to win as NS&I boosts prize pot by £63 million

18th August 2026

The Government-backed brand has also raised the rates on its British Savings Bonds for the second time in a month.

The Government-backed brand has also raised the rates on its British Savings Bonds for the second time in a month.

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Fixed ISAs outpace fixed bonds as returns go from strength to strength

12th August 2026

With opportunity to secure a competitive rate soaring, could an ISA prove beneficial in maximising your returns?

With opportunity to secure a competitive rate soaring, could an ISA prove beneficial in maximising your returns?

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Chance to win up to £25,000 a month with Santander’s new prize draw

11th August 2026

Santander launches new prize draw with opportunities to win up to £25,000 per month, and a chance to win and additional £250,000 in December.

Santander launches new prize draw with opportunities to win up to £25,000 per month, and a chance to win and additional £250,000 in December.

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Mortgage rates rise for first time in months following resurgence of conflict in the Middle East

10th August 2026

Hundreds of thousands of households coming to the end of a fixed deal charging less than 3% must brace themselves for higher monthly repayments.

Hundreds of thousands of households coming to the end of a fixed deal charging less than 3% must brace themselves for higher monthly repayments.

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Property sales under Right to Buy rise by 90% amid UK’s affordable housing crisis

6th August 2026

Proposed changes to the scheme could see even more tenants rush to buy their council home in the coming months.

Proposed changes to the scheme could see even more tenants rush to buy their council home in the coming months.

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Market unrest adds over £100 to annual annuity income since March

6th August 2026

Could rising rates make annuities even more appealing to pensioners? Find out more.

Could rising rates make annuities even more appealing to pensioners?

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Stocks and Shares ISA reforms: Everything you need to know

5th August 2026

Savers still have plenty of time to prepare for new ISA rules coming into effect from April 2027.

Savers still have plenty of time to prepare for new ISA rules coming into effect from April 2027.

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