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In Depth · FINANCE
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has stated he will publicly disagree with Donald Trump if necessary, a stance that could reignite trade tensions which previously sa · by James Carter
In Depth · FINANCE
Regular savings accounts in the UK are currently offering interest rates of up to 8%, a significant uplift from the Bank of England's steady 3.75% base rate. Th · by James Carter
In Depth · FINANCE
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee maintained the Bank Rate at 3.75% in June, a decision supported by a 7–2 majority. However, the current 2.6% CPI · by James Carter
In Depth · PROPERTY
UK mortgage rates have climbed to their highest level in a month, with the average two-year fixed deal now standing at 5.59%. This reversal follows a brief peri · by Olivia Grant
In Depth · FINANCE
The UK's Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation rate fell to 2.6% in the 12 months to June 2026, a sharper drop than economists had forecast. This marks the lowe · by James Carter
In Depth · FINANCE
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) maintained the base interest rate at 3.75% at its 18 June 2026 meeting, with the next decision due on Thur · by James Carter
In Depth · FINANCE
The UK's ISA market saw a remarkable surge in the 2023/24 tax year, with total subscriptions hitting a record £103 billion – a substantial 44% increase on the p · by James Carter
In Depth · FINANCE
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is set to announce its latest interest rate decision on Thursday, 30 July 2026, with the current Bank Rate · by James Carter
In Depth · FINANCE
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee held the base rate at 3.75% this week, a decision that maintains the current landscape for savers. This stabilit · by James Carter
In Depth · POLITICS
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has stated the current £12,570 tax-free personal allowance, frozen until April 2031, will be 'looked at' in the upcoming Budget. Thi · by Sarah Mitchell
In Depth · BENEFITS
Thames Water has announced a temporary use ban, commonly known as a hosepipe ban, for its 10.1 million customers across London, the Thames Valley, and the home · by Sarah Mitchell
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