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How to manage your money in turbulent times, from savings to mortgages

As Trump tariffs and global conflict upend people’s plans, we ask experts about how to safeguard your finances

The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2025

Voices: It’s all over for interest rate cuts – get your new mortgage deal now

COMMENT: The markets now expect only one more cut over the next year – and lenders are likely to react by raising their prices, writes James Moore

The Independent UK · May 22, 2025

Santander, HSBC and TSB increase mortgage rates after applications rush in spite of Bank of England cut

Santander, HSBC and TSB raised rates by up to 0.3 percentage points

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2024

Martin Lewis warns millions of homeowners face 'mortgage ticking time bomb'

MSE boss Martin Lewis has warned that people with mortgages face a 'triple threat' of more financial hardship if experts are correct and interest rates rise above 5% next year

Daily Mirror · Oct 24, 2022

Will mortgage rates come down after Mini-Budget reversal? We ask the experts

The cost of mortgages has soared to highs not seen since 2008, but now experts say the worst may be over after the new Chancellor took action to soothe panicked financial firms

Daily Mirror · Oct 22, 2022

Second mortgages: lending soars as Britons struggle to pay off debt

As the cost of living crisis grows, homeowners are borrowing more on top of their existing loan. But it can be costly

The Guardian - UK · Jul 23, 2022