The base rate has been cut to 4.25% from 4.5% by the Bank of England. This rate is used by the central bank to charge other banks and lenders when they borrow money, so the move can impact mortgage and savings rates.
Interest rates on fixed mortgage deals have continued to be cut ahead of this week’s decision by the Bank of England on whether to change the base rate. But will fixed rates move much further – and should you fix now or wait?
If you’ve got a Chase account, check if you can boost your easy-access savings to 4.8% – made up of a 1.8% AER fixed six-month bonus plus its standard 3% variable rate. Chase says over 2 million customers can get the boost, which would top our normal savings tables if it were open to all,...
How to call your bank by dialling just three numbers… simply dial 1-5-9. Then you know it’s legit. Watch MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis’ video below, which explains it. And please share – the more people know, the fewer will be scammed.
If you’re aged 20 to 25, there’s a trick right now that can get you a free four-year railcard worth £100 via the bank Santander. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis takes you through it.
Tens of thousands who overpaid employment tribunal fees are now due a share of £13 million, which could be worth £100s. But refunds aren’t automatic, so you need to act to get your money back. Here’s what you need to know.
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here’s what you need to know.
NS&I has refreshed its range of fixed-term ‘British Savings Bonds’ by bringing back its one-year and five-year options and boosting rates. Its new deals are strong across the board, especially if you’re looking to save with a well-known name – though you can earn a bit more from the top-paying accounts elsewhere.
Wholesale energy rates have plummeted due to market turmoil caused by US President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on imports to the US, but will household energy bills actually get cheaper? MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis takes you through the answer in his new video.
