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UK inflation slows to 10.5%
News Figures from the Office for National Statistics showed the decrease was largely due to falling fuel prices
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House prices rise in January
News Rightmove reveals house prices went up in January, with the asking price up by thousands
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GDP grows by 0.1% in November
News GDP records a 0.1% growth for November, but does this mean the UK may escape a recession?
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Inflation drives 18% surge in “minimum” cost of retirement
News Retirees trying to achieve a basic standard of living have seen their costs soar over the past year due to high inflation. We explain how much you now need to retire comfortably and how to boost your pension savings
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John Lewis launches new reward credit card - is it any good?
News John Lewis shoppers can now get something back every time they spend at the giant retailer with an all new rewards credit card. We have all the details and look at how it compares
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Over 1.4m households face mortgage rate hike in 2023
News As fixed rate deals come to an end, 1.4 million households will pay significantly more later this year - what does this mean for you?
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House prices fall for four months straight
News UK house prices dipped by 1.5% in December, the fourth consecutive month, Halifax’s latest House Price Index reveals
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Prime minister sets ambition of “maths to 18”
News Rishi Sunak pledges to boost the country’s numeracy skills by requiring all school pupils in England to study some form of maths to age 18. This could include algebra and statistics, or financial literacy such as learning about mortgages and savings rates.
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Key dates for 2023: here are the dates you need to know when it comes to your money
News There is no shortage of important dates to be aware of this year – which are likely to affect your financial health. We run through the key dates in 2023 you need to know about when it comes to your money.
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January’s Premium Bond millionaire winners revealed – how to check if you’ve won
News Millions of savers are celebrating the New Year with a tax-free cash prize following the January Premium Bond draw. We explain how to check if you’re one of the lucky winners this month.
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Demand for new homes down 50% as property market continues to cool
News Zoopla’s latest house price index revealed quarterly house price growth has slowed and is likely to turn negative in the first quarter of 2023.
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Government extends mortgage guarantee scheme to help first-time buyers
News The mortgage guarantee scheme helps those with 5% deposits secure high loan-to-value mortgages.
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Federal Reserve raises interest rates by 0.5%
News The latest hike by the Federal Reserve takes the US benchmark rate to 4.25% - 4.5%.
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Bank of England raises interest rate by 0.5%
News The Bank of England has raised interest rates once again, this time by 0.5%. This takes the bank’s base rate to 3.5%, the highest it’s been since 2008.
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Millions of homeowners face £250 jump in monthly mortgage payments next year
News The Bank of England has warned that homeowners and buy-to-let investors will need to pay thousands of pounds in extra mortgage payments next year. We explain what help is available if you’re worried about rising mortgage costs.
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UK house prices rose 12.6% in October says the ONS
News House prices have continued to rise according to data from the ONS, but all is not what it seems with the data.
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UK inflation falls to 10.7% but cost of living pressures remain
News CPI is down to 10.7% from last month’s 41-year-high of 11.1%
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NS&I interest rates hit highest levels in a decade
News The savings bank has increased the interest rates on its products to their highest levels in years.
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Unemployment rises as over 50s head back to work
News The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics showed a 0.1% increase in unemployment, but a decreased rate of inactivity.
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When are Royal Mail strikes happening? Last posting dates for Christmas 2022
News Take note of when Royal Mail is striking to make sure you don’t miss the last posting dates for Christmas.
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UK economy grows 0.5% in October, but storm clouds gather
News The latest data from the ONS showed the economy grew 0.5% in October, but shrank 0.3% in the three months to October
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UK house prices see their biggest December drop in four years
News According to Rightmove’s house price index average asking prices dipped 2.1% in December.
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King Charles 50p coin to enter circulation today
News 9.6 million 50p coins will be distributed to Post Offices across the country.
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UK house prices see their biggest fall since 2008
News Halifax’s latest house price index shows UK house prices fell by 2.3% in November
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UK stock market opening times: when will the stock market close for Christmas?
News Here is everything you need to know about UK stock market opening times during the Christmas period of 2022.
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December Premium Bond winners: NS&I reveals the jackpot winners
News NS&I Premium Bond winners announced – how to check if you are winner
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UK house prices fall at their fastest pace since 2020
News UK house prices fell 1.4% in November, their biggest fall since June 2020.
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High street giant HSBC to close 114 branches
News HSBC is to shut the doors of 114 branches as more customers switch to online banking.
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House prices expected to fall by 5% in 2023
News House prices could fall by 5% next year as rising mortgage rates weigh on buyer demand.
