Low mortgage interest rates aren’t always the answer, expert says | Personal Finance | Finance
[ad_1] ‘I’m a mortgage expert – here’s why low interest rates are not always the answer’ (Image: MPowered Mortgages) Mortgage interest rates have recently been falling by the day, but opting for the lowest rate on offer may not always be “the right answer”, an expert has said. Stuart Cheetham, CEO of MPowered Mortgages More...
British Gas customers to be paid to reduce their energy usage today | Personal Finance | Finance
[ad_1] British Gas is inviting customers to take part in an event today where they can get paid to reduce their electricity usage during peak hours. Customers will be paid £5 for each kWh they reduce their usage More...
Retirement: Blow to future pensioners as 1.7 million older households may still be renting | Personal Finance | Finance
[ad_1] Notably, 17 percent of retirees may still be renting in less than 20 years if the current rate of homeownership among those aged 45 to 64 continues. The PPI believes that this age group is often overlooked More...
Savers urged to ‘chase’ the best interest rates of the week as banks offering 5.71% | Personal Finance | Finance
[ad_1] Easy access savings accounts Account type Product name Interest rate Easy access Beehive Money Limited Issue Easy Access Issue 2 5.15% Easy Access Ulster Bank Loyalty Saver 5.20% More...
Wilko’s ex-boss issues grovelling apology over job losses but takes aim at Liz Truss | Personal Finance | Finance
[ad_1] The former chairwoman of Wilko has apologised to the thousands of workers who lost their jobs when the retailer went bust. Lisa Wilkinson told MPs on the Business and Trade Committee that former prime More...
Hodge Bank increases interest rate on savings account and earns ‘excellent’ rating | Personal Finance | Finance
[ad_1] Hodge Bank has increased the interest rate on its three-year fixed savings account to 5.39 percent, earning a Moneyfactscompare “excellent” rating. With interest rates fluctuating, fixed savers can More...
Carer’s Allowance slammed ‘inadequate’ – Unpaid carers offered ‘lifeline’ worth £250 a day | Personal Finance | Finance
[ad_1] Unpaid carers are lacking emotional, financial, and practical support from their local authority (Image: GETTY) Unpaid carers are lacking emotional, financial, and practical support from their local More...
Barclays confirms 16 more bank closures in months – see if your branch is on the list | Personal Finance | Finance
[ad_1] Barclays has announced plans to close an extra 16 branches by the end of March 2024. The closures will take place in early 2024 – in February and March. Customers relying on stores in Eltham, Cobham, More...
Autumn Statement LIVE: Jeremy Hunt to confirm tax cuts as millions given record wage boost | Politics | News
[ad_1] Jeremy Hunt is expected to fire up the economy with tax cuts to boost British business today. Workers on the national living wage will receive an extra £1,800 a year, the largest annual increase since More...
Key tax rules for British expats in Spain – including one ‘always forgotten about’ | Personal Finance | Finance
[ad_1] ‘I’m an expert – key tax for UK expats in Spain – including one always forgotten about’ (Image: Tax Natives) With the number of Britons relocating to Spain steadily increasing More...
