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Cash payments rise in UK as people seek ways to manage budgets

Number of payments using coins and notes rose 7% last year amid cost of living crisis, after a decade of decline

The Guardian - UK

Number of cash payments rises for first time in a decade

The number of payments made using physical cash increased by 7% last year, according to UK Finance.

The Independent UK

Almost half of young adults contacted by impersonation scammer – survey

Young people were confident they could spot a scam but only 27% said they always take steps to check if an organisation can be trusted.

The Independent UK

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Record 88% of homeowner remortgage deals in April were with existing lender

Affordability constraints have affected some external remortgaging activity, with internal product transfers being more popular, UK Finance said.

The Independent UK

What is money muling and why is it vital parents warn their children about the dangers?

All families need to be aware of money muling and the warning signs to look out for. By Vicky Shaw.

The Independent UK

Jump in homeowners and landlords falling into arrears on mortgages

Mortgages in arrears accounted for 0.93% of all homeowner mortgages outstanding and 0.44% of all buy-to-let mortgages in the second quarter of 2023.

The Independent UK

Bank of England rate hike adds £24 a month onto average tracker mortgage payment

Mortgage holders on tracker deals face nearly £24 per month being added to their payments, on average, following the latest Bank of England base…

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Interest rate hike adds £24 a month on to average tracker mortgage payment

The 0.25 percentage point rise will add on £23.71 on average to monthly tracker payments, adding up to nearly £285 per year.

The Independent UK

New campaign urges struggling mortgage borrowers to ‘reach out’ for help early

The Reach Out campaign has been launched by UK Finance.

The Independent UK

Blink and you’ll miss it: Why are some mortgage deals disappearing so quickly?

With the average ‘shelf-life’ of a mortgage dwindling, some borrowers say they’re missing out. By Vicky Shaw.

The Independent UK

Banks should be clearer on how customers can challenge account closures – Which?

The consumer group has offered some suggestions on what banking customers can do if they find their bank account has been closed.

The Independent UK

UK’s biggest mortgage lenders in 2022 ranked

Lloyds Banking Group has held its position as the UK’s biggest mortgage lender but some providers moved up or down the tables.

The Independent UK

‘Fifth of suspected money mule cases involve under-21s’

People under the age of 21 account for 23% of cases with intelligence indicative of money mule behaviour on the Cifas national fraud database.

The Independent UK

Scam expert reveals three 'triggers' which mean you should hang up on callers

People often wonder how to tell quickly that a call they receive is a con rather than a legitimate inquiry

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'I'm a tech expert - hang up immediately if you hear these three phrases in a cold call'

Dr Klaus Schenk, head of product security at the software company Verimatrix, gave some advice on the "warning signs" that should indicate when something is wrong on a cold call

The Independent UK

Banks recognise savers need more help accessing best rates, says City regulator

The Financial Conduct Authority said it had held a ‘constructive’ meeting with savings providers.

Daily Mirror

The new Mortgage Charter: What is it and which lenders have signed up?

Lenders representing 85% of the mortgage market have signed up to the new charter to support customers after interest rates were raised to 5% last week

Daily Record

How Bank of England base rate rise to 5% could impact people with all types of mortgage

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt and major banks agreed measures on Friday to help ease the pain of rising rates.

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The Independent UK

What can you do if you’re worried about paying your mortgage or rent?

Whether a mortgage deal is ending soon, or you’re concerned about keeping up with existing payments, options are available. By Vicky Shaw.

Wales Online

Exactly what the interest rate hike means for you - and what you need to do

Some will see an immediate bill hike of almost £50, others will have to wait a while for it to take effect

The Independent UK

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.

The Independent UK

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.

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak warned of ‘serious shock’ for mortgage holders as Bank of England poised to raise interest rates

Experts warn 1.4m homeowners will see a fifth of their disposable income wiped out by soaring mortgage rates

The Independent UK

Mortgage lenders ‘stand ready’ to help borrowers struggling with payments

Lenders urged those who are worried about their payments to get in touch.

The Independent UK

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.

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