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This week's top savings deals explained

22nd January 2026

Each week the Moneyfactscompare.co.uk content team round up and discuss the very best savings rates available in the UK. Compare and apply today.

Savers urged to take advantage of attractive savings deals as the top rates are expected to fall.

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Moneyfacts pick of the week

22nd January 2026

The Moneyfacts Pick of the Week showcases the best of the latest products or rate changes to hit the consumer finance market.

This week's selection features a market-leading 180-day notice account from The Stafford Building Society and a five-year fixed rate mortgage from Virgin Money.

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This week's top mortgage deals explained

21st January 2026

Each week the Moneyfactscompare.co.uk content team round up the very best mortgage rates available in the UK. Compare and apply today.

Borrowers may feel disappointed as rising inflation dashes hopes of a base rate cut.

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UK inflation rises to 3.4% in December 2025, but overall decline still expected

21st January 2026

UK inflation increased for the first time since July 2025, rising to 3.4% in December 2025. What does this mean for consumers and their money?

UK inflation increased for the first time since July 2025, rising to 3.4% in December 2025.

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Over-65s are paying more Income Tax on savings interest. Here’s what you should know:

20th January 2026

Discover what this means for retirees and why the increase has been so stark:

Discover what this means for retirees and why the increase has been so stark:

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This week's top ISAs explained

20th January 2026

Each week the Moneyfactscompare.co.uk content team round up and discuss the very best ISA rates available in the UK. Compare and apply today.

With the start of the next tax-year less than three months away, there’s still time for savers to make the most of their ISA allowance.

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Last chance for savers to use £20,000 cash ISA allowance looms

19th January 2026

The ‘wait-and-see’ approach “could come at a big cost”, they are warned.

The ‘wait-and-see’ approach “could come at a big cost”, they are warned.

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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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Get a £200 cash boost by switching your current account to TSB

13th January 2026

Customers could get a £200 cash bonus to start the new year after TSB launched a new current account switching incentive. Find out how to qualify for this offer and how it compares.

Customers could get a £200 cash bonus to start 2026 after TSB launched a new current account switching incentive. Find out how to qualify for this offer.

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Stage seems set for a “booming” mortgage market in 2026

12th January 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.

Lower rates and greater product choice are some of the reasons why borrowers can feel positive about the mortgage market in 2026.

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NS&I launches new British Savings Bonds – but how do they fare?

6th January 2026

It comes as more than 30 providers have already lowered rates since last month’s base rate reduction.

It comes as more than 30 providers have already lowered rates since last month’s base rate reduction.

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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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How to cut the cost of debt (and stay out of debt) in 2026

2nd January 2026

The average 0% balance transfer period increased and many personal loan rates fell in 2025, which could help those hoping to cut the cost of their debt in 2026. Read more.

The average 0% balance transfer period increased and many personal loan rates fell in 2025, which could help those hoping to cut the cost of their debt in 2026.

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After a year of “gradual change”, what savings and mortgages trends can we expect in 2026?

22nd December 2025

Lower interest rates in 2026 could bring uneven benefits for households.

Lower interest rates in 2026 could bring uneven benefits for households.

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Variable savings rates rebound in December as fixed rates suffer

19th December 2025

Most average rates on easy access and notice savings accounts saw a resurgence between November and December 2025 as fixed rates continued falling. Learn more on the latest trends.

Most average variable savings and ISA rates saw a resurgence between November and December 2025 as fixed rates continued falling.

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Bank of England cuts base rate to 3.75% before Christmas

18th December 2025

How might this affect people’s finances heading into 2026?

How might this affect people’s finances heading into 2026?

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This week's top mortgage deals explained

21st January 2026

Each week the Moneyfactscompare.co.uk content team round up the very best mortgage rates available in the UK. Compare and apply today.

Borrowers may feel disappointed as rising inflation dashes hopes of a base rate cut.

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Moneyfacts pick of the week

22nd January 2026

The Moneyfacts Pick of the Week showcases the best of the latest products or rate changes to hit the consumer finance market.

This week's selection features a market-leading 180-day notice account from The Stafford Building Society and a five-year fixed rate mortgage from Virgin Money.

Read More
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This week's top savings deals explained

22nd January 2026

Each week the Moneyfactscompare.co.uk content team round up and discuss the very best savings rates available in the UK. Compare and apply today.

Savers urged to take advantage of attractive savings deals as the top rates are expected to fall.

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Coronation of King Charles III: What’s changed between 1953 and 2023?

5th May 2023

With King Charles III to be crowned at Westminster Abbey this Saturday, we take a look at what’s happened in the 70 years since the last coronation.

With King Charles III to be crowned at Westminster Abbey this Saturday, we take a look at what’s happened in the 70 years since the last coronation.

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This week's top ISAs explained

20th January 2026

Each week the Moneyfactscompare.co.uk content team round up and discuss the very best ISA rates available in the UK. Compare and apply today.

With the start of the next tax-year less than three months away, there’s still time for savers to make the most of their ISA allowance.

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How to cut the cost of debt (and stay out of debt) in 2026

2nd January 2026

The average 0% balance transfer period increased and many personal loan rates fell in 2025, which could help those hoping to cut the cost of their debt in 2026. Read more.

The average 0% balance transfer period increased and many personal loan rates fell in 2025, which could help those hoping to cut the cost of their debt in 2026.

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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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Average mortgage rates tumble to lowest level since September 2022

8th December 2025

After many major lenders cut rates throughout November, the average two- and five-year fixed mortgage rates fell to their lowest levels in more than three years. But will rates continue falling?

After many major lenders cut rates throughout November, the average two- and five-year fixed mortgage rates fell to their lowest levels in more than three years.

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