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When will UK interest rates fall further? | MoneyWeek
WEB4 days ago · Mortgage rates are higher today than they have been for much of the past decade, but have fallen significantly from their peak last summer. In August 2023 both the average two and five-year fixed ...
What is “Bed and ISA” and should you act now? | MoneyWeek
WEBSep 3, 2024 · The latest HMRC data shows that the taxman collected £14.4 billion in CGT during the 2022/2023 tax year alone. However, the good news is that a “Bed and ISA” transfer can help you hang onto ...
When is the next Bank of England base rate meeting?
WEBSep 23, 2024 · The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee meets eight times a year to set the base rate. This takes place roughly every six weeks. The meetings usually happen the day before the interest ...
Should you switch to a fixed energy tariff? - MoneyWeek
WEBEDF EnergyEssentials 1Yr Oct25v2 - This tariff matches E.ON and OVO on price. You'll need to agree to have a smart meter fitted, and exit fees come in at £50 (dual fuel). Octopus EnergyOctopus ...
How do NS&I savings account rates compare? | MoneyWeek
WEB4 days ago · The Family Building Society - 4.6% (variable) Bonds. NS&I rates: Two-year British Bonds - 4.25% (fixed) Three-year British Bonds - 4% (fixed) Five-year British Bonds - 3.9% (fixed) Three-year ...
How are Premium Bonds prize winners notified? | MoneyWeek
WEBSep 30, 2024 · NS&I says: The average holding for a Premium Bonds £1 million jackpot winner as of June 2023 was £23,690. Up to June 2023, there have been 508 Premium Bond millionaires. In terms of winners who ...
Best easy access savings accounts, October 2024 - MoneyWeek
WEB1 day ago · Best easy access. Ulster Bank Loyalty Saver- 5.2% AER. Ulster Bank, part of the NatWest group is returning a top rate of 5.2% AER. The saver requires a minimum deposit of £5,000 – anything less ...
What to do with old £20 notes – how to exchange old notes
WEBSep 20, 2024 · Old £20 and £50 paper notes stopped being legal tender in the UK on 30 September 2022. This means you can’t use them in shops or as payment any more. But, according to the Bank of England (BoE ...
The pros and cons of smart meters – should you switch?
WEBOct 1, 2024 · The pros of smart meters. The first big benefit of a smart meter is that it could help make your bills more accurate. It will send readings to your supplier on a daily or half hourly basis ...