UK money news

With April bringing a collective hike to all average savings rates, consumers have more opportunity to maximise returns.

With April bringing a collective hike to all average savings rates, consumers have more opportunity to maximise returns.

From the July prize draw, Premium Bond holders will have even more opportunities to win. Find out more.

From the July prize draw, Premium Bond holders will have even more opportunities to win.

As the wider market slowly recovers from recent global shocks.

As the wider market slowly recovers from recent global shocks.

This £200 current account switch bonus from NatWest is now one of the most competitive deals on the market. Find out how to qualify.

This £200 current account switch bonus from NatWest is now one of the most competitive deals on the market.

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.

The new issues are currently on sale, but are higher returns available elsewhere? Find out:

The new issues are currently on sale, but are higher returns available elsewhere? Find out:

Not sure whether financial advice is right for you? Find out:

Not sure whether financial advice is right for you? Find out:

The ONS announced that the annual rate of UK inflation rose to 3.3% in March 2026, reflecting the impact of the conflict in the Middle East. Find out what this means for your money.

The ONS announced that the annual rate of UK inflation rose to 3.3% in March 2026, reflecting the impact of the conflict in the Middle East.

While the outlook for savers is optimistic, do inflation risks threaten to derail real returns?

While the outlook for savers is optimistic, do inflation risks threaten to derail real returns?

Mortgage lifespan shortens to record low with product choice falling to two-year low.

Mortgage lifespan shortens to record low with product choice falling to two-year low.

Savers who deposit £10,000 or more into first direct’s Cash ISA could receive a £100 cash reward. When added to the bank’s £175 current account bonus, this means new customers could earn £275. Find out more about these offers.

Savers who deposit £10,000 or more into first direct’s Cash ISA could receive a £100 cash reward. Find out how to qualify for this offer.

Now paying an increased rate of 3.82% AER, NS&I’s Green Savings Bonds return to the market – but are they worth it?

Now paying an increased rate of 3.82% AER, NS&I’s Green Savings Bonds return to the market – but are they worth it?

As the threat of being taxed on their savings interest becomes a reality for many, the tax-free perks of cash ISAs have proved to be invaluable. Find out more.

As the threat of being taxed on their savings interest becomes a reality for many, the tax-free perks of cash ISAs have proved to be invaluable.

Rising interest rates alone could add more than £1,000 a year to mortgage repayments.

Rising interest rates alone could add more than £1,000 a year to mortgage repayments.

If costs rise too rapidly, this could push the Bank of England to increase interest rates.

If costs rise too rapidly, this could push the Bank of England to increase interest rates.

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.

Find out how market volatility could impact the stability of your retirement income.

Find out how market volatility could impact the stability of your retirement income.

It comes as gilt yields – a major factor behind annuity rates – have soared due to conflict in the Middle East.

It comes as gilt yields – a major factor behind annuity rates – have soared due to conflict in the Middle East.

The UK mortgage market is already feeling the consequences.

The UK mortgage market is already feeling the consequences.

The 2025/26 tax-year is one of the final opportunities for under 65s to stash up to £20,000 in cash ISAs.

The 2025/26 tax-year is one of the final opportunities for under 65s to stash up to £20,000 in cash ISAs.