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Vicky Shaw
Money
HSBC UK planning to boost its savings rates
The bank said it will be increasing rates shortly and making other changes, and it will give further details next week.
By
Vicky Shaw
Jun 23, 2023
Politics
Mortgage measures ‘could help to create some breathing space’ for borrowers
Experts said the new mortgage charter agreed by major lenders is a positive move.
By
Vicky Shaw
Jun 23, 2023
Money
What do the mortgage measures agreed on Friday mean for struggling borrowers?
Extra help has been announced for struggling mortgage borrowers, following a meeting between Chancellor Jeremy Hunt and banks.
By
Vicky Shaw
Jun 23, 2023
Money
Martin Lewis criticises ‘outrageous’ lag in savings rates behind borrowing rates
Savings rates should be put up at least with the same rate as borrowing, Martin Lewis told ITV’s Good Morning Britain.
By
Vicky Shaw
Jun 23, 2023
Politics
Mortgage lenders ‘ready to support customers’ as rates jump again
Taking all 13 base rate rises into account, the average monthly tracker mortgage payment will have increased by £464.79, according to UK Finance.
By
Vicky Shaw
Jun 22, 2023
Money
What does the Bank of England rate hike mean for the housing market?
The Bank has pushed the base rate up to 5%, the highest it has been in nearly 15 years.
By
Vicky Shaw
Jun 22, 2023
Money
What does the Bank of England base rate hike mean for homeowners?
The Bank of England base rate now stands at 5% after a 0.5 percentage point hike on Thursday.
By
Vicky Shaw
Jun 22, 2023
Money
£35.8bn gap between tax expected to be paid and amount collected in 2021/22
Plugging the ‘holes in our tax system’ could help refill public coffers, a tax and financial planning expert said.
By
Vicky Shaw
Jun 22, 2023
Money
45% of mortgage holders finding it difficult to pay bills, charity warns
Two-fifths of mortgage holders are showing at least one sign of financial difficulty, according to a YouGov survey for StepChange.
By
Vicky Shaw
Jun 22, 2023
Money
Rise in mortgage rates on Thursday looks inescapable, say experts
Further monetary tightening risks deepening the financial pain for people and businesses, according to some commentators.
By
Vicky Shaw
Jun 21, 2023
Money
Average UK house price in April was £7,000 lower than last September – ONS
The average UK house price was £286,000 in April 2023, which is £9,000 higher than 12 months earlier, the Office for National Statistics said.
By
Vicky Shaw
Jun 21, 2023
Money
Payment card recycling initiative launched for HSBC UK customers
Customers can securely shred expired or unused payment cards in specialist machines at selected branches.
By
Vicky Shaw
Jun 21, 2023
Money
Mortgage lenders ‘stand ready’ to help borrowers struggling with payments
Lenders urged those who are worried about their payments to get in touch.
By
Vicky Shaw
Jun 20, 2023
Money
Chancellor to meet lenders later this week over mortgage rates crunch
Jeremy Hunt told the House of Commons he would be asking what flexibilities might be possible.
By
Vicky Shaw
Jun 20, 2023
Money
More big-money prizes added to Premium Bonds from July
The Premium Bonds prize fund rate will reach a 15-year high from the July prize draw, increasing to 3.70% from 3.30%.
By
Vicky Shaw
Jun 20, 2023
Money
Mortgage ticking time bomb is now exploding, says Martin Lewis
Mr Lewis said he had given his views at a mortgage summit held by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt last year.
By
Vicky Shaw
Jun 20, 2023
Money
Six million with disabilities to start receiving £150 cost-of-living payments
The one-off payments are being issued by the Department for Work and Pensions.
By
Vicky Shaw
Jun 20, 2023
Money
Santander launches new current account offering up to £30 cashback per month
The launch comes as the bank said its existing 123, Select, and Private current accounts are being removed from sale.
By
Vicky Shaw
Jun 20, 2023
Money
TSB becomes latest bank to press pause on some mortgage lending
The bank said it was removing some mortgages from sale as of 4pm on Monday.
By
Vicky Shaw
Jun 19, 2023
Politics
Government urged to end ‘mortgage horror show’ as average two-year rate tops 6%
Calls for intervention were made as the average two-year fixed-rate mortgage deal topped 6% for the first time this year.
By
Vicky Shaw
Jun 19, 2023
Money
71% fall in number of interest-only mortgages outstanding since 2012
The stock of outstanding interest-only mortgages fell by 8% in 2022, compared with the end of 2021, UK Finance said.
By
Vicky Shaw
Jun 19, 2023
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