Money

Mortgages: Average two-year mortgage deal £35 a month more

BBC Money News Feed - Mon, 06/05/2023 - 08:55
Mortgage rates have risen since recent figures showed inflation not coming down as quickly as expected.
Categories: Money

Universal basic income: Plans drawn up for £1,600 a month trial in England

BBC Money News Feed - Mon, 06/05/2023 - 05:42
Thirty people would get a monthly lump sum for two years, under a think tank's scheme in England.
Categories: Money

Money: £9bn in old UK banknotes and coins not cashed in

BBC Money News Feed - Sun, 06/04/2023 - 14:13
Paper £50 and £20 notes have been unusable since October, but can still be exchanged.
Categories: Money

'Mortgage costs right now are terrifying'

BBC Money News Feed - Sun, 06/04/2023 - 00:27
With rates rising and mortgages disappearing from the market, buyers reveal their struggles to get a deal.
Categories: Money

Debt advisor referral fees banned by regulator

BBC Money News Feed - Fri, 06/02/2023 - 00:02
The FCA is banning fees that debt advisors receive for referring people to debt solution companies.
Categories: Money

British Airways fined $1.1m by US government

BBC Money News Feed - Thu, 06/01/2023 - 23:14
The US says the airline did not "provide timely refunds to passengers" during Covid.
Categories: Money

Steak, coffee and cheese locked up as shoplifting rises

BBC Money News Feed - Wed, 05/31/2023 - 17:16
Shoplifting offences have returned to pre-pandemic levels as the cost of living soars.
Categories: Money

Nearly 800 mortgage deals pulled amid uncertainty over rates

BBC Money News Feed - Tue, 05/30/2023 - 16:59
Lenders are "reassessing" their offers amid concerns about how high interest rates will go.
Categories: Money

Asda boss warns over food price caps as EG Group deal sealed

BBC Money News Feed - Tue, 05/30/2023 - 13:59
Chairman Stuart Rose warns of "unintended consequences" if supermarkets impose price caps on basic food.
Categories: Money

Ovo Energy customers hit with 'horror' bills of up to £116k

BBC Money News Feed - Fri, 05/26/2023 - 10:31
A number of customers claim their usage has been miscalculated by the energy giant.
Categories: Money

When will we start seeing energy bill deals again?

BBC Money News Feed - Fri, 05/26/2023 - 00:47
With bills set to drop from July, fixed deals could be due to make a comeback, say experts.
Categories: Money

Nationwide building society to raise mortgage rates

BBC Money News Feed - Thu, 05/25/2023 - 20:59
Britain's biggest building society says it is putting up rates due to the current economic climate.
Categories: Money

Typical energy bill to drop by £426 a year from July

BBC Money News Feed - Thu, 05/25/2023 - 08:16
A typical household will pay £2,074 a year for gas and electricity, the regulator has announced.
Categories: Money

Homeowners and renters face 'huge' interest rate shock says Barclays chief

BBC Money News Feed - Wed, 05/24/2023 - 17:51
Barclays warns mortgage holders and renters will spend up to 30% of their income on higher costs.
Categories: Money

UK inflation: Food prices 'worryingly high' as sugar and milk soar

BBC Money News Feed - Wed, 05/24/2023 - 11:53
Food prices in the UK are still rising at their fastest rate in nearly 45 years, even as inflation eases.
Categories: Money

Food price inflation falls for second month in a row

BBC Money News Feed - Tue, 05/23/2023 - 10:09
However, households still face an increase of £833 to their annual grocery bills, says Kantar.
Categories: Money

Camden leaseholders: 'My £850,000 newbuild flat is now worthless'

BBC Money News Feed - Tue, 05/23/2023 - 06:19
Residents say their "futures have been stolen" after their new flats are deemed not fit for purpose.
Categories: Money

Why food bills aren't shrinking - five things to know

BBC Money News Feed - Mon, 05/22/2023 - 00:04
Prices in the shops remain much higher than a year ago, despite falls in energy and food costs.
Categories: Money

Mobile fraud: Thieves 'shoulder surfing' victims to steal phones

BBC Money News Feed - Mon, 05/22/2023 - 00:02
Criminals are exploiting our frequent use of banking apps on mobile phones, a senior fraud officer warns.
Categories: Money

Government rules out more help on energy bills

BBC Money News Feed - Sun, 05/21/2023 - 12:51
The price cap on gas and electricity is set to fall, but at about £2,000 remains historically high.
Categories: Money

Pages