Vicky Shaw
Buying & Mortgages
77% of homeowners think EPC rating will be important when moving home
Nationwide found that 69% of homeowners believe that EPC ratings and energy efficiency matter more now than when they bought their home
By Vicky Shaw
26 Jun 2026
Buying & Mortgages
More mortgage rate reductions to be made as wave of cuts continues
Nationwide Building Society is making a range of reductions, with several other lenders also having made cuts to their mortgage rates in recent days
By Vicky Shaw
25 Jun 2026
Money
People could find it easier to make transactions through verification service
UK Finance is supporting banks including Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds Banking Group and Nationwide Building Society with the development.
By Vicky Shaw
25 Jun 2026
Music
‘Gigflation’ costing concert-goers with 212% price surge since 2000, says bank
More than half of people said they enjoy the bands their parents saw when they were younger, Santander UK said.
By Vicky Shaw
25 Jun 2026
Money
22% charge aims to stop Isa savers getting around new rules from 2027
HM Revenue and Customs said several rules will be introduced to ensure the policy achieves its objective.
By Vicky Shaw
24 Jun 2026
Money
Cancelled card ‘loophole’ may leave door open for fraudsters, says Which?
The consumer group raised concerns over a process which means people automatically have card details updated where they have previously been saved.
By Vicky Shaw
24 Jun 2026
Money
New AI feature can help break scammers’ ‘spells’, says Starling Bank
Starling Assistant can detect the initial signs of scams and ask questions, the bank said.
By Vicky Shaw
24 Jun 2026
Money
NS&I hikes rates on British Savings Bonds amid competitive savings market
Banks are ‘pulling out all the stops to compete,’ a finance expert said.
By Vicky Shaw
23 Jun 2026
Money
Major high street bank launches savings account paying 8% interest
The regular saver account is available to all Santander current account customers
By Vicky Shaw
23 Jun 2026
Tech
Shoppers ‘making 1.7bn high street visits per year driven by social media’
Nearly two-thirds of adults have visited a shop or hospitality venue in the past year after being influenced by social media, American Express said.
By Vicky Shaw
23 Jun 2026
Money
State pension boost for some grandparents as thousands apply for credits
The credits are designed to help people below state pension age build up their state pension rights and can plug national insurance gaps.
By Vicky Shaw
22 Jun 2026Renting
Landlords who refuse to fix dangerous problems face fines
Councils across England will gain new powers to issue fines to landlords who do not fix serious hazards in private renters’ homes
By Vicky Shaw
22 Jun 2026
Money
Pension expert explains what couples could consider when planning retirement
Women were particularly likely to say their partner had not supported their retirement security, research from Scottish Widows indicated.
By Vicky Shaw
22 Jun 2026
Money
Household food bills ‘risk pressure from degraded soil and climate volatility’
Campaigners argued that restoring soil health is among the most cost-effective hedges against future shocks.
By Vicky Shaw
21 Jun 2026
Money
Personal insolvencies jumped by 10% annually in May in England and Wales
Some 11,223 personal insolvencies were registered in May, the Insolvency Service said.
By Vicky Shaw
19 Jun 2026
Money
Home buyers and sellers set to save time and money under housing market shake-up
The Government is planning a package of reforms to help modernise the system and avoid house sales falling through.
By Vicky Shaw
19 Jun 2026
Buying & Mortgages
Home buyers and sellers set to save under housing market shake-up
The Government is planning a package of reforms to help modernise the system and avoid house sales falling through
By Vicky Shaw
18 Jun 2026
Money
Base rate hold ‘will pave way for mortgage lenders to cut rates in weeks ahead’
Experts said borrowers could benefit from a gradual improvement in mortgage deals over the summer.
By Vicky Shaw
18 Jun 2026
UK
Struggles to keep on top of car admin costing some drivers more, survey finds
Among those who have missed these tasks, more than one in 10 said they went on to face higher costs or fees, Lloyds said.
By Vicky Shaw
18 Jun 2026
Money
Gap between flat and house prices is widest for at least 30 years, say experts
The growing cash gap could make life tougher for aspiring ‘second steppers’ trying to move from a flat to a house.
By Vicky Shaw
18 Jun 2026
UK
Warning over ‘Hi Dad’ impersonation scams ahead of Father’s Day
Busy parents juggling various priorities are being urged by Santander UK to stay safe.
By Vicky Shaw
18 Jun 2026