UK interest rate cut: what does it mean for mortgages and savings?
The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 4.5% to 4.25%. It follows two interest rate cuts in the…
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How to manage your money in turbulent times, from savings to mortgages
It is understandable to be worried about your finances. The world seems to be lurching from one political crisis to the…
Ministers to revive Blair-era Pensions Commission to tackle savings crisis
The government is resurrecting the Pensions Commission, amid fears that a retirement crisis could mean today’s workers will be poorer…
Even gen Z are resorting to cash – and I’m clinging to my own handful of it | Gaby Hinsliff
Opening my wallet, I’m down to my last five dollars. Dog-eared leftovers from a foreign holiday that I keep forgetting…
Cash Isa providers fail to offer savers benefits of more flexible rules
Savers hoping to make the most of their Isa allowance as the end of the tax year approaches may be…
Start saving, budget and think long term: how to build financial resilience
Understand it Financial resilience doesn’t just mean having lots of money stashed away, but rather having contingency plans in place…
Isa shakeup: How can Rachel Reeves nudge savers into buying stocks and shares?
Rachel Reeves wants Britons to put more of their spare cash into shares to help them get better returns, support…
Spring statement 2025: what does it mean for your finances?
The chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has delivered her spring statement, and the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has published its latest…
Do I (in the UK) need to worry about the US stock market?
A trade war with China and suggestions Donald Trump will sack the head of the Federal Reserve have weighed heavily…
Reform of cash Isas is still on the agenda. Quite right, too | Nils Pratley
Hands off our cash Isas! Don’t punish savers for choosing safety! Don’t force everyone into stocks and shares! Think of…