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Mortgage Rates 21 March 2025
Bank Rate was held at 4.5% in March, having been cut from 4.75% in February. A freeze to interest rates was widely expected from the Bank of England’s rate-setting Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) amid fears that turbulence across the world... -
Heathrow Cancellations: Your Rights Regarding Refunds And Financial Support
If your flight is cancelled and the airline can be deemed responsible, you may be able to claim compensation. We’ve listed the various rules and financial limits below. However, if your flight is delayed or cancelled because of ‘extraordinary circumstances’... -
How To Buy Rio Tinto (RIO) Stocks & Shares
Mining and processing giant Rio Tinto is among the world’s five largest companies of its type, operating in 35 countries and employing around 60,000 staff. Its principal interests are iron ore, copper and aluminium. The past success of Rio Tinto... -
Best Mastercard Credit Cards
Many of the top credit cards issued in the UK use the global payment network, Mastercard. You’ll know if your card is among them as it will show the Mastercard symbol on your credit card – overlapping red and yellow... -
Our Pick Of The Best Visa Credit Cards
Visa does not actually issue credit cards. It is a global payment network – and one of the largest in the world. You can use a Visa card in shops, hotels and at ATMs in around 200 countries worldwide. Most... -
Our Pick Of The Best Savings Platforms
If you want your savings to be working as hard as possible, but don’t have the time or inclination to chase the best rates, a savings platform could be the solution. Savings platforms allow savers to open different accounts –... -
Raisin UK Review 2025
Raisin UK is an online savings platform that allows you to open and manage multiple savings accounts through its marketplace free of charge. Once you’ve registered with Raisin, you can open as many savings accounts as you like without having... -
Chip App Review 2025
Chip is a digital savings and investment app, founded in 2017 with the help of crowdfunding. It is not a bank but it is fully regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and has around half a million active accounts.... -
Our Pick Of The Best Fixed Rate Cash ISAs
Important: Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and may be subject to future change. The content of this article is provided for information purposes only and is not intended to be, nor does it constitute, any form of tax advice.... -
International Money Transfer: Best Ways To Send Money Abroad
Whether you want to send cash to help people in Ukraine, buy a property overseas or send money to your own foreign bank accounts, you’ll need to know what you’re doing when you send money abroad. Many people will go... -
How To Buy Ryanair (RYA) Stocks & Shares
Ryanair Holdings plc is the parent company of Buzz, Lauda, Malta Air, Ryanair & Ryanair UK. It carries in the region of 200 million passengers a year, operating around 3,600 flights a day. It flies to 234 airports in 37... -
Skipton Building Society: Mortgage Rates Review
Established in 1853 and headquartered in North Yorkshire, Skipton is the UK’s fourth largest building society. It operates 88 branches throughout the UK, and serves around a million customers. As well as savings accounts and insurance policies Skipton offers a... -
Our Pick Of The Best Bank Account Switching Offers
If you’ve had the same current account for years, you could be missing a trick. Banks and building societies can offer cash incentives to new customers willing to make a full switch of their existing current account. These offers come... -
American Express Business Platinum Review 2025
Holders of the Business Platinum card from Amex, and employees with cards on the account, can earn one Membership Rewards® point for almost every £1 spent on purchases with the card. They will earn an extra 10,000 points each month... -
American Express Business Gold Review 2025
Holders of the Business Gold card from Amex, and employees with cards on the account, can earn one Membership Rewards® point for almost every £1 spent on the card and an extra 10,000 points when they spend £20,000 per quarter,... -
British Airways American Express® Credit Card Review 2025
There is no annual fee to pay for the British Airways American Express® Credit Card. But it does not offer perks such as a 0% interest promotional period on purchases, while balance transfers are not permitted. You can pay off... -
Moneyfarm Review 2024
Moneyfarm is an online investing platform that offers a range of ready-made portfolios, alongside some individual ETFs, bonds, and shares. With over 160,000 customers, the platform holds around £4 billion of funds. Moneyfarm suggests suitable portfolio options based on investors’... -
Our Pick Of The Best Cash ISAs For Over 60s
For savers of all ages, including those over 60, now could be a good time to review what their cash is earning. Interest rates have risen considerably over the last couple of years as the Bank of England has battled... -
Our Pick Of The Best Prepaid Travel Cards
If you’re heading overseas, one neat solution for your spending money is a prepaid travel card. These cards are used in the same way as regular debit or credit cards but must be loaded up with the relevant currency first. -
Best Online Bank Accounts: Our Pick
If you tend to carry out all your life admin — including managing money — from your phone, you may benefit from an online-only or ‘digital’ current account. These are offered by banks that operate without any branch network. Digital... -
Best Business Bank Accounts For Start-ups
According to government figures, the UK is home to an estimated 5.51 million small businesses. If you run one of them, a dedicated bank account for your cash flow could be a sensible move. With a business bank account for... -
Best Mortgage Brokers Of 2025 – Our Pick
Whether you’re looking for your first mortgage or a remortgage deal, it can be advantageous to use a mortgage broker who can scour the market for the best deal for your circumstances. We’ve provided our pick of the best national... -
Best Business Bank Accounts Of 2025 – Our Pick
If you run your own business – however small – there are many reasons why it makes sense to keep its finances separate from your personal account. For example, claiming expenses, paying your tax return, and presenting yourself as a... -
IG Review 2025
Investments in a currency other than sterling are exposed to currency exchange risk. Currency exchange rates are constantly changing which may affect the value of the investment in sterling terms. You could lose money in sterling even if the stock... -
Best Energy Deals
Whether you’re on a standard variable tariff or coming to the end of your fixed-term contract, comparing the latest energy deals could help you find a more competitive tariff and save you money. Here’s a closer look at some of... -
Our Pick Of The Best Basic Bank Accounts
Basic bank accounts provide a ‘no-frills’ banking service. Free to open and maintain, this type of current account takes care of basic day-to-day money management such as making and receiving payments, setting up direct debits and standing orders, and making... -
Best Reward And Cashback Current Accounts – Our Pick
Reward and cashback current accounts offer perks in return for spending. Some allow you to earn back a portion of what you spend through cashback schemes, while others come with lifestyle benefits and discounts at selected retailers. Cashback and reward... -
Our Pick Of The Best High-Interest Current Accounts
High-interest current accounts allow you to earn a return on your balance when you stay in credit. Some even offer higher rates than typical savings accounts. We’ve compiled our pick of the best high-interest current accounts on the market and... -
Our Pick Of The Best Current Accounts
According to the old adage, you’re more likely to leave your partner than switch your bank account. And it tends to be the case that millions of people stick with the first bank they opened an account with, typically either...