Building societies could be able to offer cheaper mortgages following a review of their funding arrangements
Motley Fool: A New Savings War!
If you’re a homeowner with a variable rate mortgage, you will no doubt be lamenting yesterday’s decision by the Bank of England to raise interest rates. The 0.25% rise means that UK interest rates are now set at 5%, the highest they have been for five years, and will certainly result in an increase in repayments for some borrowers and mortgage holders.
Motley Fool: Recovery Shares Can Treble Your Money!
Many private investors concentrate on loss-making technology shares, hoping to find the next Microsoft(Nasdaq: MSFT). Snag is, for every Microsoft there are lots of jam-tomorrow shares that perform badly.
This Is Money: Sick Gym Member Forced To Pay
When Marilyn Rowlands fell ill and was taken to hospital the gym was the last thing on her mind – until Esporta threatened court action over her membership fees
This Is Money: Property Fund Chiefs Accused In £49m Row
Three high-flying property fund managers, backed by Sir Alex Ferguson and Sir David Frost, are embroiled in a £49.5 million High Court row
This Is Money: Brits Shun Stiff Drinks
The British may have a reputation for binge drinking, but we are actually switching in droves to lower alcohol beers and wines, according to Tesco
This Is Money: Shipping Firm Faces £100m ‘poisoning’ Suit
A London company is being sued in a £100 million lawsuit for a catastrophe that killed at least 10 people and left thousands sick
Scotsman: Matthews’ Fears Over UK ‘savings Gap’
TREVOR MATTHEWS, head of life and pensions at Standard Life, has called on the financial services sector to make it as easy to save as it is to borrow.
MoneyExpert: New Homeowners Urged To ‘check Mortgage Very Carefully’
Those looking for the best mortgage rate are being advised to consider what they can afford, following Thursday’s rise in interest rates.
MoneyExpert: Raid Your Current Account, Not Your Savings
Overspending on current accounts has been identified by 23 per cent of people as the reason why they had to dip into their savings.