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Voices: If interest rates fall, could the 3 per cent mortgage make a comeback?

COMMENT : The governor of the Bank of England has hinted at a cut in rates thanks to the government’s decision to tax jobs. James Moore shares the welcome news that mortgages will get cheaper – but adds a note of caution

The Independent UK

Credit card purchase costs ‘jump to highest level in nearly 20 years’

Despite rising costs, borrowers may be encouraged that providers have expanded their 0% purchase and balance transfer deals, Moneyfacts said.

Evening Standard

Savings product choice ‘at record levels but some rates at a two-year low’

Moneyfacts’ savings figures were released ahead of the next Bank of England base rate decision this week.

Evening Standard

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Five common banking mistakes – and how to avoid making them

If you are sticking loyally with a bank, using an overdraft or failing to read the small print, you may well be losing out

The Guardian - UK

Sort your life out in 30-minute chunks: how to make the most of a Power Half Hour

Edit your wardrobe, do a beauty blitz, organise your savings … Experts share tips on the tasks best tackled in small bites

The Guardian - UK

UK savers urged to ‘act now’ before interest rates start falling

Experts say there are competitive products available despite expected Bank of England rate cut

The Guardian - UK

Mortgage rates estimates: How much will my repayments go up or down in 2025?

Interest rates remain in flux in the UK but are likely to change this year - here’s how it might affect your pocket

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HSBC and Co-op Bank cut mortgage rates as Halifax and Lloyds ease rules

Lenders stepping up mortgage price war in apparent response to financial turmoil sparked by US tariffs

The Guardian - UK

UK mortgages: warning over big fees as homebuying season arrives

The sums lenders charge to secure the best rates have risen in the past five years – and can make a loan much more expensive

The Guardian - UK

Isas: six steps to take before the April allowance deadline

From shopping around to filling up an existing pot, follow these tips on a tax-efficient way to save or invest money

The Guardian - UK

Cash Isa providers fail to offer savers benefits of more flexible rules

While they offer attractive interest rates, many providers won’t let savers open a second Isa account in the same tax year

The Guardian - UK

Choice of buy-to-let mortgage deals reaches highest point on website’s records

Some average rates have crept up month-on-month, Moneyfactscompare.co.uk said.

Evening Standard

NS&I announces changes to Premium Bond prizes

It comes as the choice of cash savings products has reached the highest on its records going back to 2007

The Independent UK

Fewer big money Premium Bonds prizes available from April draw

The total value of the prize pot will reduce from April, but the odds of winning will remain the same, at 22,000 to one.

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The Guardian - UK

UK savers urged to ‘act now’ and shake off their Isa apathy

With the savings ‘season’ starting early, there are many advantageous deals out there. But for how long?

Evening Standard

Average shelf life of a fixed-rate bond plunges as providers reprice deals

Savings providers have been watching the markets very closely and in December repricing activity was prevalent, Moneyfacts said.

Evening Standard

Rate gap between two and five-year fixed mortgages narrowest since 2023

Borrowers who preferred to lock into shorter-term mortgages ‘may be pleased’ to see the gap drop to its lowest margin in two years, Moneyfacts said.

Evening Standard

Choice of cash savings deals reached highest level on website’s records

Moneyfacts counted 2,117 savings deals in December, marking the highest number on its records, which started in 2007.

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The Independent UK

Jump in average fixed mortgage rates recorded in December, says Moneyfacts

Lenders would need to grapple with future uncertainty surrounding interest-rate pricing while aiming to hit any year-end targets, the firm said.

Evening Standard

Mortgages: Jump in average fixed-rate mortgages recorded in December

Lenders will need to grapple with future uncertainty surrounding interest-rate pricing while aiming to hit any year-end targets

The Guardian - UK

UK mortgage rates creep up as brokers warn of possible ‘further pain’

Concerns interest rates will stay higher for longer if official data on Wednesday shows inflation is back above 2% target

The Guardian - UK

UK interest rates are falling – but it’s not too late to find deals that pay

The peak may have passed, but inflation-beating returns are still available if you’re quick. Here are the highest yielding and safest options

The Guardian - UK

Does the Bank of England’s interest rate cut mean lower mortgages?

What the decision means for homeowners – and the implications for savings, loans and credit cards

The Independent UK

Average fixed savings rates on offer fall to lowest levels for more than a year

Providers will ‘no doubt’ be assessing their market positions over the weeks ahead, financial information website Moneyfacts said.

The Guardian - UK

UK savers urged to find better deals after several banks cut interest rates

Bank of England may have kept rates steady this week but TSB, NS&I and others have all announced cuts

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