MORE low-deposit mortgages are available now than at any time since the 2008 financial crisis. There are 442 home loans with a five per cent deposit to choose from, more than double the number from two years ago. Borrowers able to stretch to a ten per cent deposit have the pick of 845 deals —
Savers are being encouraged to act quickly to secure the best interest rates as returns continue to fall, despite some providers still offering up to 7.5% on savings accounts and up to 5.6% on Cash ISAs Brits could earn more on their savings this week(Image: Getty Images) Savers are being urged to act quickly to
SAVERS should make the most of their hard-earned cash and open a cash ISA now as Rachel Reeves hints at a major change. Cash ISAs let you earn interest and withdraw money tax-free making them a much better option than regular savings accounts. 1 Cash ISAs let you earn interest tax-freeCredit: Getty You can currently
£54million Securitas robbers Lea Rusha and Stuart Royle are up for parole nearly a decade after ringleader Paul Allen got out of prison despite failing to repay a confiscation order 14:57, 25 Mar 2025Updated 15:00, 25 Mar 2025 Robber Lea Rusha has applied for release from prison(Image: Kent Police) Two crooks who took part in
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will argue the “world is changing” – and Labour needs to move quickly to ensure the safety of the country as well as the economy The Chancellor will give her Spring Statement speech on Wednesday(Image: PA) Rachel Reeves will argue boosting defence spending in this week’s Spring Statement will not only keep
APRIL will see some major money changes including increases to the National Living Wage and a benefit overhaul. There are also several price increases coming into force in April, which will impact bills including Council Tax, energy and water. 1 If you’re watching your cash closely this is what you need to be aware of
THE Bank of England has decided to keep interest rates unchanged, delivering a blow to homeowners hoping for help with mortgage bills. At today’s meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), the Bank of England‘s rate-setters voted to maintain the base rate at 4.5%. Lenders use the base rate to determine the interest rates offered to customers
A number of major retailers have stopped taking cash in some or all of their stores, sparking backlash from a pro-cash campaign group, who say they are ‘letting down the public’ 09:44, 18 Mar 2025Updated 12:35, 19 Mar 2025 Martin Lewis warns of ‘risk’ of a cashless society A string of major businesses – including
A number of major retailers have stopped taking cash in some or all of their stores, sparking backlash from a pro-cash campaign group, who say they are ‘letting down the public’ 09:44, 18 Mar 2025Updated 15:26, 18 Mar 2025 Martin Lewis warns of ‘risk’ of a cashless society A string of major businesses – including
BRITAIN’S economic growth fell unexpectedly in the first month of this year. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said Gross Domestic Product (GDP) edged down by 0.1% in January. 1 The latest GDP figures show the economy fell by 0.1% in January Economists had forecast gross domestic product (GDP) to rise by 0.1% in the