‘Much‑needed relief’ for homeowners as more lenders poised to cut mortgage rates Some mortgage lenders have said they will reduce rates from Wednesday. Evening Standard · Apr 21
Consumers have record savings options in final year of £20,000 cash ISA allowance Most people will only be able to put £12,000 into a cash ISA after next April The Independent UK · Apr 20
‘Record’ choice of cash Isa products as rates expected to be ‘higher for longer’ Spikes to household bills and inflation could eat into savers’ returns, Moneyfacts warned. Evening Standard · Apr 20
Major lenders poised to reduce mortgage rates on Friday in ‘encouraging’ move Average rates are showing signs of having reached a plateau, according to Moneyfacts. Evening Standard · Apr 16
‘Meaningful relief for borrowers’ as banks prepare to cut mortgage rates Santander has said it is ‘pleased’ to pass on a reduction in borrowing costs following a fall in swap rates. Evening Standard · Apr 15
Average shelf life of a mortgage ‘falls to record low of just eight days’ Mortgage product availability has shrunk by around 17% in just one month, Moneyfacts said. Evening Standard · Apr 13
Rising mortgage costs dent buyer demand amid ‘housing market mood shift’ Surveyors said their report points to a housing market increasingly pressured by inflationary concerns and higher mortgage costs Evening Standard · Apr 8
Experts issue mortgage cost warning as buyer demand drops Rising borrowing costs and geopolitical uncertainty are putting would-be buyers off The Independent UK · Apr 8
Mortgage rates ‘likely to remain higher for some time yet’ Calming markets should have a stabilising impact on the mortgage market, Moneyfacts said. Evening Standard · Apr 8
UK interest rate predictions fall as US and Iran agree two-week ceasefire Markets now forecast one rate rise this year, down from two on Tuesday, although mortgage rates may not fall quickly The Guardian - UK · Apr 8
US crude oil hits $110 a barrel and markets drop as Trump dashes Iran de-escalation hopes – as it happened Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news The Guardian - UK · Apr 2
Iran war may increase mortgage payments for extra 1.3m households, says Bank of England Financial policy committee predicts ‘Trumpflation’ rises, as average two-year fixed rate hits 5.84% The Guardian - UK · Apr 1
February rise in mortgage approvals is ‘snapshot of what could have been’ Bank of England figures show home buyer mortgage approvals increased in February, but mortgage rates have been volatile since. Evening Standard · Mar 30
Mortgage deals ‘trickling back on to market but at higher rates’ Lenders are preparing to proactively contact 1.6 million customers whose fixed-rate deals will finish before the end of the year. Evening Standard · Mar 27
The Independent UK · Mar 27 Where are UK mortgage rates heading in 2026 as Iran war continues to impact? Rising swap rates have seen all the sub-4% deals pulled from residential markets over the past few weeks
The Guardian - UK · Mar 26 NS&I chief executive replaced in ‘fresh start’ over missing savings crisis; bad day for markets – as it happened Pension minister says ‘appropriate compensation’ will be paid to the approximately 37,500 people affected
Evening Standard · Mar 25 Average two-year mortgage rates are now higher than typical five-year deals The conflict in the Middle East is causing concerns over path of interest rate setting, Moneyfacts said.
The Independent UK · Mar 25 Average five-year fixed mortgages now cheaper than two-year deals The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the average house price increased by 1.3 per cent
Evening Standard · Mar 24 First time buyers face £1200 jump in mortgage bills as war in Iran brings havoc to market Lenders have been forced to reprice their deals faster than at any time since the mini-Budget in 2022 because of the turmoil in the gilts market
The Independent UK · Mar 24 Financial experts warn first-time buyers face ‘mortgage mayhem’ Hundreds of mortgage dealS with low deposits have disappeared in recent weeks
Evening Standard · Mar 24 ‘Mortgage mayhem’ could mean shock for first-time buyers, website warns Moneyfactscompare.co.uk said more than 200 mortgage deals for borrowers with low deposits have disappeared in recent weeks.
The Independent UK · Mar 23 Diesel prices spike to three-year high as Middle East crisis hit motorists Average price of unleaded has risen by 14p a litre since late February, reaching 147.19p
The Independent UK · Mar 23 Money experts say 1,500 mortgage deals pulled from market due to Middle East conflict Many mortgage deals will return - but repriced at higher rates, experts say
Evening Standard · Mar 23 1,500 fewer mortgage deals on market ‘direct response to Middle East conflict’ Many deals were likely to return to the market in the coming days and weeks but repriced at higher rates, Moneyfacts said.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 23 UK mortgage interest rates expected to rise despite Trump’s Iran pause Bank of England likely to make two quarter-point increases amid sustained rise in inflation, investors believe