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The Latest Breaking News from UK Finance

UK homeowners face huge rise in payments when fixed-rate mortgages expire

More than 2.4m deals are ending in 2024, raising fears of financial timebomb

The Guardian - UK

‘I felt stupid and embarrassed’: victim of ‘Hi Mum’ fraud on WhatsApp lost £1,600

Guardian investigation reveals the human stories behind the scams on Meta’s social media platforms

The Guardian - UK

52% of people with disabilities ‘negatively affected by bank branch closures’

Consumer group Which? carried out research among more than 2,700 bank customers with disabilities.

The Independent UK

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Household savings shrink annually for first time in 15 years

Further falls in savings levels were likely until current cost pressures eased, UK Finance said.

The Independent UK

UK banks to reimburse fraud victims under new rules, regulator confirms

Requirement to refund people who have been tricked by scammers will be implemented in 2024

The Guardian - UK

Heathrow security guards to strike from 24 June, says Unite; UK house prices ‘in first annual fall since 2012’ – as it happened

Heathrow security guards announce strikes over summer, UK house prices record their first annual fall in over a decade

The Guardian - UK

One in five first-time buyers taking out mortgages lasting over 35 years

A record 19% of first-time buyers took out mortgages lasting at least 35 years in March, according to figures from UK Finance.

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Mortgages: UK lenders continue to raise rates and pull deals

Record 19% of all loans taken out by first-time buyers in March were for 35 years or longer

The Guardian - UK

Oil price up after Saudi Arabia cuts output; UK mortgage rates and car sales rise – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic financial news, as Brent crude hits $78/barrel and new car market records longest period of growth since 2015

The Guardian - UK

Six per cent interest rate warning in ‘bumpy’ battle to halve inflation this year

‘We are going to stay the course and get inflation down,’ Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride said

Evening Standard

Warning that taking quizzes on social media could see your data stolen

There are several things you can do to reduce the risk

Wales Online

UK banks shortchanging savers with ‘measly’ rates, says Which?

Some instant access accounts as low as 0.1% despite Bank of England’s 4.5% base interest rate

The Guardian - UK

Savers should ditch and switch if they are not satisfied with rates – Which?

The consumer group said become even more important to get better returns on savings accounts amid the living costs squeeze.

The Independent UK

Spike in mortgage arrears and homes being repossessed as interest rates soar

Lenders stand ready to help anyone who might be concerned about their repayments, according to UK Finance, which released the figures

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The Independent UK

Jump in mortgage arrears and homes being repossessed

Lenders stand ready to help anyone who might be concerned about their repayments, according to UK Finance, which released the figures.

The Independent UK

More than 10 million UK adults struggling with bills and credit repayments – FCA

Around 5.6 million adults were estimated to have missed bills or loan payments in at least three of the previous six months, the FCA said.

The Independent UK

More mortgage pain to come as some to pay £200 more a month, experts warn

The trend towards homeowners taking out longer fixed-rate mortgages has delayed the impact of rising interest rates on some households

The Independent UK

More mortgage pain to come for homeowners, says think tank

The trend towards homeowners taking out longer fixed-rate mortgages has delayed the impact of rising interest rates on some households.

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The Independent UK

A fraud expert’s tips on avoiding scams

Impersonation scammers are using increasingly sophisticated methods to swindle people. Here’s how to keep yourself safe. By Vicky Shaw.

The Week

UK mortgage predictions: where will rates go next?

Mortgage rates are rising again and products are being pulled from the market amid higher-than-expected inflation figures.

The Independent UK

£5,000 annual increase in the average cost of a mortgage for some borrowers

Over the course of the series of rate hikes taking the base rate from 0.1% to 4.5%, the average monthly tracker mortgage payment has risen by £417.36.

The Guardian - UK

Social media firms should reimburse online fraud victims, say UK bankers

Boss of industry body UK Finance accuses tech companies of ‘profiting’ from scams on their platforms

The Independent UK

Nearly 80% of APP scam cases start online, says UK Finance

About three-fifths of authorised push payment scam losses last year were reimbursed, according to UK Finance’s annual fraud figures.

The Independent UK

Risks and opportunities from green mortgages highlighted by FCA boss

Green mortgages can play an increasingly significant role in helping borrowers reduce emissions from their homes, according to the FCA’s David Geale.

Wales Online

Impersonation fraudsters conned unsuspecting victims out of £177m last year

A leading industry body says more than 45,000 frauds were reported in 2022. It comes as a campaign has been launched to raise awareness of impersonation scams

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