Landlords and tenants ‘face rising costs from mortgage mayhem’ The overall buy-to-let product choice has fallen by about 1,300 deals since the start of March. Evening Standard · Mar 30
Pensioners looking for retirement annuity ‘could see rates boosted’ Moneyfactscompare.co.uk said that rising gilt yields could push annuity rates up. 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. Evening Standard · Mar 24
Financial experts warn first-time buyers face ‘mortgage mayhem’ Hundreds of mortgage dealS with low deposits have disappeared in recent weeks The Independent UK · Mar 24
Availability of sub-4% mortgages nosedives as ‘Trumpflation’ hits borrowers The Bank of England is due to make its next base rate announcement on Thursday The Independent UK · Mar 17
Choice of sub-4% mortgages nosedives as ‘Trumpflation’ hits borrowers Across the mortgage market generally, Moneyfacts counted 689 fewer products on the market on Tuesday morning, compared with March 9. Evening Standard · Mar 17
UK mortgage shelf life dips amid market uncertainty Mortgages have not disappeared in recent weeks as fast as they did in the aftermath of the mini-budget The Independent UK · Mar 16
Average 'shelf life' of a mortgage is just two weeks — the shortest period seen in more than two years There has been a shift in swap rates, which are used to price mortgages Evening Standard · Mar 16
Typical rate to borrow on credit cards has reached 20-year high, says website Reviewing card statements regularly is vital for borrowers who need to stay on top of debts, Moneyfactscompare.co.uk said. Evening Standard · Feb 17
Warning as typical credit card borrowing rate reaches 20-year high Average APR for credit card purchases hit 35.8 per cent in February The Independent UK · Feb 17
‘Slaughter’ of savings rates will sadden hard-pressed households, expert warns The Bank of England base rate was held on Thursday but Moneyfactscompare.co.uk said 70% of savings providers have already cut rates in 2026. The Independent UK · Feb 5
1.8 Million UK Mortgages Expiring in 2026: Why Homeowners Who Locked in Pandemic Rates Could Pay £5,000+ More This Year With 1.8 million UK fixed-rate mortgages expiring in 2026, pandemic-era borrowers face payment shock while those on SVRs could save £5,000+ by switching. Here's what it means for your finances. International Business Times UK · Jan 14
Experts predict UK mortgage market ‘boom’ in 2026 Options for first-time buyers are reaching record highs, new data shows The Independent UK · Jan 13
Seven viral savings challenges for 2026 and expert tips how to make them work Give your new year finances a boost by taking part in one of more money tasks The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2025
Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2025 Choice of low deposit mortgages ‘highest since 2008’ while fixed rates continue to fall Mortgage rates have also been falling, according to Moneyfacts
The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2025 Choice of low deposit mortgages ‘highest since 2008’ Mortgage rates have also been falling, according to Moneyfacts.
Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2025 Battle to offer sub-4% mortgages intensifies as Nationwide set to cut rates Nationwide’s lowest rate will stand at 3.60% and the two-year mortgage will be available to new and existing customers with a 40% deposit.
Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2025 Average mortgage rates fall below five per cent in November Average mortgage rates have decreased to 4.99 per cent in November
The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2025 Average mortgage rates have fallen back below 5% in November, says website The decrease to less than 5%, after average mortgage rates sat above this level in October, is a ‘notable milestone’, Moneyfactscompare.co.uk said.
The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025 Fresh fears for homeowners and buyers as mortgage rates creep back up Average two and five-year fixed mortgage rates have risen for the first time in months
Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2025 Some average mortgage rates ‘jump month-on-month for first time since February’ With sticky inflation, ‘any imminent base rate cuts by the Bank of England seem unlikely’, Moneyfacts said.
The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2025 Major bank launches new current account offering up to £20 cashback a month It also includes travel and phone insurance and breakdown cover
Evening Standard · Sep 23, 2025 Santander UK launches current account offering up to £20 cashback per month The Santander Edge Explorer account offers a package of perks in return for a £17 monthly fee.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2025 UK lender offers 98% mortgage to first-time buyers – but bars bank of mum and dad Newcastle building society aims for those with smaller deposits and no help hoping to get on to housing ladder
The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2025 Rising mortgage rates signal fresh battle for homeowners ahead of Reeves’ Budget Lenders have raised rates on some deals amid a ‘fraught political and economic climate’, with more expected to follow