UK households face £3bn hit if Bank goes ahead with 0.75-points rate rise Hike in interest rates would be the biggest in 33 years and would heap renewed pressure on borrowers The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2022
Stamp duty cut: rumoured property tax cut in Friday’s mini-Budget could push up mortgage bills Reports claim the Government is planning to reduce the property tax as part of efforts to boost economic growth Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2022
Cutting stamp duty could push up mortgage bills, expert warns Reports claim the Government is planning to reduce the property tax as part of efforts to boost economic growth. The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2022
‘We will be skint this winter’: one family’s struggle to manage in cost of living crisis Dan Collins and Lucy Woolhead had ‘just about enough money’ for outgoings until April, when energy bill rose by £130 a month The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2022
Average UK house price sees biggest annual rise in 19 years The percentage increase was around double the rate recorded in June The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2022
Average UK house price leaps by 15.5 per cent annually in biggest jump for 19 years The annual increase was the biggest since May 2003, according to the Office for National Statistics Evening Standard · Sep 14, 2022
Average UK house price leaps by 15.5% annually in biggest jump in 19 years The annual increase was the biggest since May 2003, according to the Office for National Statistics. The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2022
We asked 3 experts what they think about £2,500 energy cap - they all said the same thing The new Prime Minister Liz Truss today confirmed she will cap the typical household energy bill at £2,500 as part of a new "Energy Price Guarantee" - but what do the experts think about the new help? Daily Mirror · Sep 8, 2022
First-time London buyers need £35,000 pay rise to qualify for mortgage, Zoopla says Hopeful buyers in London will need a massive £35,000 pay rise to take out a loan on the average property, according to Zoopla’s house price index The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2022
Aspiring London home buyers need £35,000 pay rise to qualify for mortgage, Zoopla says Hopeful buyers in London will need a massive £35,000 pay rise to take out a loan on the average property, according to Zoopla’s house price index. The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2022
Help to buy scheme: the clock is ticking if you want to apply The scheme is scheduled to end in England in March 2023 but the key deadline is much sooner The Guardian - UK · Jul 23, 2022
Securing a mortgage or other credit ‘set to get tougher over the summer’ Lenders expect default rates on mortgages and other loans to increase, according to the Bank of England’s Credit Conditions Survey. The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2022
Cost-of-living payments will hit bank accounts from Thursday People may be entitled to receive £650 in two lump sums if they receive certain support. The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2022
Cost-of-living crisis: Number of people with spare cash expected to fall The number of people with leftover cash at the end of the month may be as low as around one in 10 in some regions, according to financial services company Hargreaves Lansdown. Manchester Evening News · Jul 12, 2022
The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022 ‘Huge falls’ expected in people with enough cash left at the end of each month The figure may be only around one in 10 people in some regions, according to Hargreaves Lansdown.
Daily Mirror · Jul 9, 2022 20 hacks to help stretch your cash as energy bills face rise to £3,300 a year Whether its a rise in the weekly food shop, rent increases, energy bills or fuel costs - money isn't quite stretching as far these days
Wales Online · Jul 6, 2022 National Insurance £330 rule change comes into force - how will it affect you? Most workers will pay less NI over a year
Wales Online · Jul 5, 2022 Millions of people's incomes will start increasing from tomorrow Critics point out that lowest earners will not benefit from raise in NI threshold
The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2022 Income boost for some as National Insurance threshold increases from Wednesday NI starting thresholds will rise from £9,880 to £12,570 from July 6 as households grapple with surging living costs.
The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2022 Jump in people paying higher rates of tax There are a projected 5.5 million higher rate income taxpayers in 2022/23, marking a 43.9% increase compared with 2019/20, HMRC said.
The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2022 Average UK house price hits new record high but there are ‘signs of a slowdown’ The housing market has retained a surprising amount of momentum given the mounting pressure on household budgets, Nationwide Building Society said.
Evening Standard · Jun 22, 2022 What can households do to ease pressure of soaring inflation during the cost-of-living crisis? Citizens Advice, run by highly trained volunteers, are available to assist people with debt, legal and housing problems
The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2022 Covid savers leave cash exposed as millions fail to recognise inflation threat Official figures reveal true extent of pandemic savings
Wales Online · Jun 6, 2022 'My debts spiraled to £60,000 before I realised how bad things were' Nikki Ramskill managed to buy off the large amount in just five years, and explains how she did it
Daily Mirror · Jun 6, 2022 Woman who cleared £60,000 debt in five years explains three tips to fix your finances Nikki Ramskill details her debt journey and how she went from owing £60,000 to becoming debt-free in her 30s. She now helps other people with their finances and money issues