Vicky Shaw
Buying & Mortgages
Surveyors say subdued housing market may be starting to stabilise
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors said it is too early to interpret the research as the start of a recovery
By Vicky Shaw
11 Jun 2026
Buying & Mortgages
First-time buyer hot and cold spots reveal north-south divide
Rightmove said it was seeing the strongest asking-price growth in locations where homes remained ‘within reach’ for more people
By Vicky Shaw
11 Jun 2026
Celebrity News
Royal Mint’s new Winnie-the-Pooh coin celebrates friendship
The new 50p is the final one in The Royal Mint’s collection of three coin designs.
By Vicky Shaw
11 Jun 2026Money
Subdued housing market may be starting to stabilise – surveyors
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors said it is too early to interpret the research as the start of a recovery.
By Vicky Shaw
11 Jun 2026
Money
First-time buyer hot and cold spots highlight north-south divide
Rightmove said it was seeing the strongest asking-price growth in locations where homes remained ‘within reach’ for more people.
By Vicky Shaw
11 Jun 2026
Money
One in eight ‘likely to bet on World Cup’ as fans urged to track spending
Of those who typically bet on football matches, nearly half bet more than £5 on a single match, according to a survey.
By Vicky Shaw
10 Jun 2026
Money
Nationwide makes over four million Fairer Share payments on first day of rollout
Some people may be liable for income tax on payments, if the total interest earned in the tax year is above their personal savings allowance.
By Vicky Shaw
10 Jun 2026
Money
Average pocket money received by children in London each week revealed
Analysis by GoHenry showed the average amounts that children are receiving across Britain
By Vicky Shaw
10 Jun 2026
Money
Initiative helping people to access banking services is expanded to more banks
Banks will work with Shelter and UK Finance to help improve access to banking services for people who are financially excluded.
By Vicky Shaw
9 Jun 2026
Celebrity News
Cracking news Gromit! New Royal Mint 50p coin celebrates 50 years of Aardman
The coin’s design features characters including Morph, Shaun the Sheep, Feathers McGraw and Wallace and Gromit.
By Vicky Shaw
9 Jun 2026
Politics
Stamp duty reform needed to help first-time buyers afford homes, say MPs
Rocketing house prices and slow wage growth have contributed to a deterioration in the affordability of home ownership in England, a committee said.
By Vicky Shaw
9 Jun 2026
Buying & Mortgages
FCA aims to help more people to access mortgages
The regulator said it believes that some creditworthy people may be currently underserved by the market.
By Vicky Shaw
9 Jun 2026
UK
Fifth of drivers ‘cutting vehicle use or household spending to pay for fuel’
Three-fifths of drivers surveyed said they were concerned by the cost of fuel.
By Vicky Shaw
8 Jun 2026
Buying & Mortgages
Hundreds more mortgage deals available than in early May – Moneyfacts
The ‘churn’ of mortgage products remaining on the market before being withdrawn has been calming down, Moneyfacts said
By Vicky Shaw
8 Jun 2026
Money
Coffee dates ‘favoured over romantic dinners’ as daters feel financial pressures
The average single person spends around £2,270 a year on dating-related activities, VistaPrint said.
By Vicky Shaw
8 Jun 2026
Money
Average pocket money received by children revealed by money app
Analysis by GoHenry showed the average amounts that children are receiving across Britain, among its customers.
By Vicky Shaw
8 Jun 2026
Money
Revolut offers boosted 5% savings rate to new customers
Savers need to sign up to an account before August 4 to be eligible.
By Vicky Shaw
8 Jun 2026
Money
Bogus insurance claims worth £233m detected by Aviva in 2025
Aviva said it is seeing a growing number of claims supported by AI‑generated images and manipulated documents, particularly in motor insurance.
By Vicky Shaw
8 Jun 2026
Money
NatWest Group makes bank branch commitment but also announces nine more closures
The bank said it will not make any further branch closure announcements for NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland and Ulster Bank until at least 2029.
By Vicky Shaw
5 Jun 2026
Property News
Sharp fall in London house prices as war and instability take toll
UK house prices fell unexpectedly last month, as political instability and the war in Iran damaged demand and affordability
By Vicky Shaw
5 Jun 2026
Money
Defibrillators and bleed control kits to be installed in Nationwide branches
The building society said life-saving training will also be offered to staff and communities.
By Vicky Shaw
5 Jun 2026