UK savers urged to act quickly for highest-paying fixed-rate accounts

If Christmas hasn’t cleaned you out financially, now could be the last chance to grab one of the UK’s highest-paying fixed-rate savings accounts. With the…

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As the Bank of England puts rate rises on hold, what are the ups … and the downs?

With Britain appearing to have hit peak interest rates, homeowners and buyers may feel like celebrating, while savers will be shaking their heads. The Bank…

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What does keeping UK interest rates on hold mean for homeowners and savers?

The Bank of England kept interest rates on hold on Thursday – to the relief of many homeowners and would-be buyers. So what does this…

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UK interest rate rise: what it means for you

The Bank of England has yet again raised interest rates – the 14th consecutive increase since December 2021. After June’s unexpected half a point rise,…

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In the balance: with rates rising, is overpaying your mortgage a good move?

Rising interest rates have pushed mortgage overpayments to their highest levels in more than 20 years as householders struggle to reduce their debts. Many people…

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Why are UK banks taking so long to pass higher interest rates on to savers?

Activists, campaigners and MPs are growing increasingly concerned that savings rates are failing to keep pace with the rapid rise in borrowing costs, putting the…

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UK’s biggest banks urged to increase ‘measly’ savings rates

Britain’s biggest banks need to “up their game” and stop fobbing off millions of loyal customers with “measly” savings rates, according to the head of…

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New account pays 9% interest as UK savers offered highest rates for more than a decade

A new savings account has been launched that pays an inflation-beating 9% interest – hours after a rival institution unveiled an account paying 7.5%. The…

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