The Latest Breaking News from Halifax

‘Delicate balance’ for UK housing market as average property price dips by £213

Property values fell by 0.1 per cent on a monthly basis, Halifax said.

Evening Standard · Mar 7, 2025

Get paid to move banks: Best current account switch rewards with one offering £175 in April

As well as cash you might get access to a much better savings rates if you switch banks

The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2025

Online banking problems prompt MPs’ concern amid UK branch closures

Thousands of Lloyds, Nationwide, Halifax, TSB, Bank of Scotland and First Direct customers affected on Friday

The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2025

Online banking issues hit customers on payday for second month in a row

Four banks have confirmed disruption for customers on Friday morning.

Evening Standard · Feb 28, 2025

Starter home price average in every borough as London first-time buyer numbers plummet

London’s unaffordable housing has pushed first-time buyers out of the capital

Evening Standard · Feb 15, 2025

Mapped: The cheapest area to buy your first home

First-time buyers are paying £511,000 on average in London, according to Halifax

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2025

First-time buyer numbers jump 19%, with most affordable locations revealed

The typical cost of a first home is £311,034 and the average first-time buyer age is 33, Halifax said.

Evening Standard · Feb 14, 2025

First-time buyers increased nearly 20% last year - here’s where homes are most affordable

The typical cost of a first home is £311,034 according to Halifax data

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2025

Starmer backs Reeves amid scrutiny of CV changes and banking career expenses

Sir Keir Starmer believes the Chancellor can be trusted and has no concerns about her conduct, Number 10 said.

Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2025

Rachel Reeves comes under fire for retail banking career expenses and CV changes

The Chancellor’s use of expenses during her time working for HBOS were reportedly subject to an internal investigation, the BBC reported.

Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2025