Vicky Shaw
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
Renting
Energy efficient rental properties command a premium, analysis finds
Landlords have a ‘strong incentive to improve their properties’, a boss at The Mortgage Works said
By Vicky Shaw
5 May 2026
Money
Five suggestions to help households stretch their summer holiday budgets further
Some new financial habits could help households to bolster their budgets for the costly summer months.
By Vicky Shaw
4 May 2026
Money
Majority of adults who are single ‘could not cope with an unexpected £850 bill’
People who live alone are typically spending more than £1,200 a month on fixed costs alone, Aviva said.
By Vicky Shaw
4 May 2026
Buying & Mortgages
Mortgage approvals for purchases jumped to four-month high in March
Bank of England figures show approvals for remortgaging with a different lender also increased over the month
By Vicky Shaw
1 May 2026
Property News
‘Surprising’ momentum for housing market in April as prices at a high
The UK housing market has continued to regain momentum despite uncertainties caused by the Middle East conflict, Nationwide Building Society said
By Vicky Shaw
1 May 2026
Money
Rising household costs ‘will be felt hardest by those already struggling’
The Bank of England base rate was held at 3.75% on Thursday but there are concerns around the impacts of inflation.
By Vicky Shaw
30 Apr 2026
Property News
UK home sales plunged by 41% annually in March – HMRC figures
The big annual decrease was distorted by the ending of a stamp duty holiday in 2025, which saw buyers rush to complete deals in March that year
By Vicky Shaw
30 Apr 2026
UK
Motor premiums are holding steady but repair costs are rising, says ABI
Sustained high costs of repairs ‘continue to be a concern’, the Association of British Insurers said.
By Vicky Shaw
30 Apr 2026
Money
Current account switches ‘jumped by 43% annually in first quarter of 2026’
High levels of activity are expected to continue as interest rates creep back up, the Current Account Switch Service said.
By Vicky Shaw
30 Apr 2026
Property News
London homes taking nearly a week longer to sell than a year ago
The London area stands out as being particularly impacted by recent events, Zoopla’s report found
By Vicky Shaw
29 Apr 2026
Money
City regulator reviewing whether APRs help consumers understand borrowing costs
The Financial Conduct Authority said that to help people navigate their financial lives, it is asking for views on whether there is a better way.
By Vicky Shaw
29 Apr 2026
Money
Drivers to be offered cashback on fuel thanks to Barclays and Tesco partnership
From May 1, Barclays customers can potentially earn 5% cashback on Tesco fuel purchases of £5 to £200, capped at £10 per calendar month per customer.
By Vicky Shaw
28 Apr 2026
Money
NS&I puts new issues of British Savings Bonds on sale with higher rates
The provider said the rate increases reflect market changes, with a finance expert describing NS&I’s new one-year deal as ‘particularly strong’.
By Vicky Shaw
28 Apr 2026
Money
Study highlights ‘extraordinary consolidation of power’ in pensions market
More should be done to make sure that there is ‘proper accountability’ of trustees, former pensions minister Sir Steve Webb argued.
By Vicky Shaw
28 Apr 2026
Money
Post Office handles ‘record-breaking’ 39.8m cash transactions in first quarter
A particularly strong March performance was driven by households preparing for Easter and the school break, the Post Office said.
By Vicky Shaw
28 Apr 2026
Money
Crime fiction meets real-world fraud as authors help to raise awareness of scams
Three authors have teamed up with the Take Five to Stop Fraud campaign to create a trilogy of short stories launching for Take Five Week 2026.
By Vicky Shaw
27 Apr 2026
Money
Competition heats up in Isa market with new deal offering 4.55% interest
The 18-month fixed-rate cash Isa from Skipton Building Society is available to both new and existing customers.
By Vicky Shaw
27 Apr 2026
Money
HSBC UK will offer British Sign Language training for beginners to its employees
The bank said it believes the initiative will contribute to providing a ‘more inclusive experience’ for staff and customers.
By Vicky Shaw
27 Apr 2026
Money
UK regulator part of international crackdown on finfluencers acting illegally
The Financial Conduct Authority is among 17 regulators worldwide to have taken part in a week of action.
By Vicky Shaw
24 Apr 2026
Money
Industry-backed campaign aims to boost UK’s investment culture
A survey for the Invest For The Future campaign indicated that 10.1 million savers are interested in learning more about investing.
By Vicky Shaw
24 Apr 2026