Bank increases interest rate on fixed ISA to 5.7% and earns ‘excellent’ rating
United Trust Bank is now taking a “prominent position” in the one-year fixed ISA sector following an interest rate boost. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
BoE interest rate freeze is a ‘financial lifesaver’. So when can we expect a cut?
I’ve been crying out for the Bank of England to call a halt to repeated interest rate hikes and today it came to its senses and gave us all a break. Now let’s cross our fingers and hope the misery is over. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Outbreak fears as two die after catching deadly coronavirus with higher mortality rate
The type of coronavirus has caused 936 deaths globally so far, according to official data. Daily Express :: Health Feed
‘Thrilling’ 5% savings account pays highest easy access interest rate since 2009
A savings expert says it’s been a great couple of weeks for those wanting an easy access account as rates hit the highest levels in almost 15 years. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Why taking out a five-year fixed-rate mortgage could extend today’s interest rate misery
As interest rates rise around two million homeowners will have to remortgage to a much more expensive deal this year and next. The wrong decision could prove costly. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Fixed mortgage rates could fall even with Bank of England’s interest rate rise
The Bank of England is expected to raise the Base Rate by a further 0.25 percent today, but brokers say this has already been “baked in” to fixed mortgage rates. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Interest rate rise branded ‘sucker punch’ but there could be good news for savers
The Bank of England has increased the Base Rate by a further 0.25 percent, but this could spell good news for the savings market. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Mortgage rates calculated: UK regions most vulnerable to Base Rate hike
Some mortgage holders could see repayments reach up to £1,200 a month. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
How to get ‘double’ the interest rate on your savings and secure ‘better’ deals
Savers are leaving a third of instant access savings balances in accounts earning one percent or less. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
‘Stop panicking!’ BoE urged to calm down on interest rate hikes or trigger recession
Economists are urging the Bank of England to pause interest rate hikes as they are now doing more harm than good. Daily Express :: Finance Feed