The bank that everyone’s switching to revealed as 1.2million moved accounts last year
OVER a million bank users switched to a new bank in 2024 for the second year in a row and one establishment came out on…
My mortgage bill jumped by £600 a MONTH as 1.8million face bill shock this year
FATHER-OF-TWO James Poulter has been forced to slash his household spending to keep up with his mortgage payments after his interest rate soared.The 37-year-old, bought…
Struggling Primark blasts Government as waning business confidence strangles economy
PRIMARK has called on the Government to deliver “tangible” growth rather than “generic words” as waning confidence starts to strangle the economy.The fashion retailer yesterday…
Boost for under fire Rachel Reeves after surprise inflation fall raises hopes of interest rate cuts
UNDER-pressure Rachel Reeves was given a glimmer of hope as inflation fell — raising interest rate cut hopes.The Chancellor saw inflation sink 0.1 per cent…
UK bond yields soar to multi-decade highs: Is it a new ‘Truss moment’?
UK gilt yields hit multi-decade highs, with 10-year yields at 4.90% and 30-year at 5.40%. The pound slumped to a 14-month low. Analysts debate if…
Cost of Britain’s borrowing hits 27 year high sparking fears of more tax hikes
THE cost of Britain’s borrowing hit a 27-year high yesterday — sparking fears of more tax rises.Squeezed Chancellor Rachel Reeves is “within a whisker” of…
FTSE sees its best year since 2021, climbing almost 6 per cent through 2024
The FTSE has seen its best year since 2021, climbing almost 6 per cent through 2024.The UK’s blue-chip index was boosted by a buoyant global…
Best credit cards and loans if you’re looking to shift your debt this year
MANY of us will have vowed to get on top of our finances when we made our New Year’s resolutions two days ago.If you have…
Which European stocks have historically rallied in January?
While January has not historically been a blockbuster month for European equity indexes, some individual equities offer compelling opportunities for investors paying attention to seasonal…
Six reasons to be cheerful about business in 2025 from lower interest rates to revival of British manufacturing giant
IT’S a bit gloomy out there, with fears of another recession and inflation soaring.To stop us festering in a depressive Christmas fug, I’ve scraped the…
Britain’s economy is ‘headed for the worst’ in 2025, Sir Keir Starmer is warned
BRITAIN’S economy is “headed for the worst” with firms set to cut back on production and hire fewer staff in the new year, the PM…
UK inflation rises further above Bank of England’s target in November
The biggest increase since March and the second rise in two months is likely to cement market expectations that the Bank of England will keep…
Weekly recap: Stock market rally stalls amid bond market jitters
Global markets saw a slide in weekly performance due to rising government bond yields, following the US inflation data release and the ECB’s hawkish rate…
Food and agriculture will not be on the table in any trade deal talks with US, says Business Secretary – The Sun
FOOD and agriculture will not be on the table in any trade deal talks with the US, the Business Secretary has said. Jonathan Reynolds was…
Map reveals locations where buying a home has become MORE affordable
THE locations where buying a home has become more affordable over the last year have been revealed.If you're a first-time buyer or looking to move…
Keir Starmer brushes off rising mortgage rates — blaming them on the banks
SIR Keir Starmer yesterday brushed off rising mortgage rates, blaming banks’ “individual decisions”.The PM said he was not to blame for post-Budget hikes in mortgage…
Prices at budget shops Lidl and Aldi set to rise with other high street favourites to follow
BRITS on a budget are to face even higher prices at discount shops such as Aldi and Lidl because of the Chancellor’s tax raid.Low-cost retailers…
UK unemployment rate rises and wage growth slows again – what it means for your money – The Sun
THE UK rate of unemployment has risen while wage growth has eased, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).Unemployment rose to 4.3% between July and…
Bank of England poised to decide on UK interest rates
The Bank of England is expected to cut the UK interest rate for the second time in three months, as inflation has fallen to its…
Boom for buyers as house sales hit four year high thanks to falling mortgage rates
THE number of house sales hit a four-year high in October, according to property website Zoopla.An estimated £113billion worth of homes are in the sales…