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This week's top savings deals explained

8th 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.

Now may be the time to switch to a savings account as millions of current accounts paying zero interest contained balances of more than £10,000 last year.

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Moneyfacts pick of the week

8th 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 two-year fixed rate mortgage from first direct and a switching deal from Lloyds Bank.

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This week's top mortgage deals explained

7th 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.

Could a busy Boxing Day signal a strong start for the mortgage and housing markets 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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This week's top ISAs explained

6th 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.

Cash ISAs remain a highly attractive option for savers as we head into 2026.

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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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UK inflation slowed more than expected to 3.2% in November

17th December 2025

With inflation at an eight-month low, will the Bank of England cut interest rates tomorrow?

With inflation at an eight-month low, will the Bank of England cut interest rates tomorrow?

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Premium Bond winners take home over £4.9 billion in prizes in 2025

17th December 2025

Consumers win big in what’s been a brilliant year for Premium Bonds.

Consumers win big in what’s been a brilliant year for Premium Bonds.

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Cash ISAs lose value over the past 15 years: Is it time you considered investing?

11th December 2025

This comes as the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, announced in last month’s Budget that the limit on cash ISA deposits will be reduced from April 2027.

It comes as the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, announced in last month’s Budget that the limit on cash ISA deposits will be cut from April 2027.

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Savers should act now to protect their earnings, as there’s “a cost to waiting”

9th December 2025

With fixed savings rates expected to fall and increasing pressure from frozen tax thresholds, savers are urged to act now to protect the return on their money.

With fixed savings rates expected to fall and increasing pressure from frozen tax thresholds, savers are urged to act now to protect the return on their money.

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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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How the best 0% balance transfer credit cards could save you money over Christmas 2025

4th December 2025

Built up credit card debt on your Christmas shopping? A 0% balance transfer card could help you save money, with 0% period of up to 35 months on offer. Read more.

Built up credit card debt on your Christmas shopping? A 0% balance transfer card could help you save money, with 0% period of up to 35 months on offer.

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Moneyfacts pick of the week

8th 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 two-year fixed rate mortgage from first direct and a switching deal from Lloyds Bank.

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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 mortgage deals explained

7th 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.

Could a busy Boxing Day signal a strong start for the mortgage and housing markets in 2026?

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This week's top ISAs explained

6th 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.

Cash ISAs remain a highly attractive option for savers as we head into 2026.

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This week's top savings deals explained

8th 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.

Now may be the time to switch to a savings account as millions of current accounts paying zero interest contained balances of more than £10,000 last year.

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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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