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Balancing mortgage deals in an uncertain economic climate can be confusing - but experts have some advice

Five-year vs two-year mortgage: what experts say after base rate hold

It comes at a time when the Bank of England has recently lowered interest rates by 0.25% to 4%

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Dr Myles Patton, Principal Economist and Todd Gowdy, Assistant Economist, Ulster University Economic Policy Centre

Uncertainty casts shadow over growth, Ulster University Economic Policy Centre o...

MCC President Lord King is on the search for the next team of 11 Community Cricket Heroes to join him for a match in the President's Suite at Lord's.

MCC President calls on Derry to nominate their Community Cricket Heroes

An eight meter long giant has appeared in Canary Wharf

A ‘giant’ made up of fake bank notes has appeared in Canary Wharf

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Inflation hits 10-month high driven by travel and food cost increases

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Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.5% - what that means for you

Derry City & Strabane experienced the highest rise in average prices with a 12.3 per cent increase year-on-year, according to PropertyPal’s latest quarterly report.

House prices in Derry City and Strabane rise 12.3%

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey (C) attends the central bank's Monetary Policy Report press conference at the Bank of England on 7 November 2024 (Photo: Henry Nicholls - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Bank of England cuts interest rates again - what it means for you

UK Business insolvencies surge amid rising interest rates and energy price crisis

Ad Feature UK Business insolvencies surge amid rising interest rates

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Odds of a Premium Bonds win will worsen this year as NS&I cuts prizes

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UK inflation drops below Bank of England target: what it means for you

City workers walk past the Bank of England in London (Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Inflation rises above 2% - what that means for consumers

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'Rare' banknotes featuring new King auctioned for nearly £1m

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NS&I launches new two- and five-year savings bonds

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Major lender cuts mortgage rates for first-time buyers
The lender has slashed its mortgage rates, which could shape first-time buyers’ homeownership journeys 🏡
Alex Nelson

This is when banknotes with the face of King Charles will come into circulation

This is when new King Charles banknotes will enter circulation

The UK has entered a recession

UK enters recession as economy shrinks

The Bank of England has made a new announcement on the interest rate. (Credit: Aaron Chown/PA Wire)

Breaking Bank of England announces that interest rate will remain at 5.25%

The Bank of England has announced a new interest base rate after an unexpected drop in inflation. (Credit: Getty Images)

Breaking Bank of England announces interest rates will remain at 5.25%

Top tips to make the most of rising interest rates

Surging house prices and pension values have largely benefited older generations with many young people locked out of home ownership altogether, according to the Resolution Foundation.

House prices could fall by 25% in ‘new normal’ for homeowners

A commuter walks through heavy rain near the Bank of England, London.

Bank of England increases interest rates for 13th time in a row

Interest rates are set to rise again

Millions of homeowners issued warning as mortgages set to rise again

A Martin Lewis fan revealed how they are to be £2,330 better off after acting on the consumer champion’s advice and making just one phone call.

Martin Lewis fan shares how one phone call made her £2,330 better off

Some bank notes are no longer legal tender, as well as old-style £1 coins - but don’t worry, as you can still exchange them at these banks and other places.

Banks that will still exchange old £1 coins as well as £10 & £20 notes

Bank of England impose another interest rate hike
Raising the Bank Rate, which is the bank of England’s base interest rate, is being used as a tool to ease demand in the economy
Daniel Mcneil

The cost of a two-year fixed-rate mortgage in the UK rose above 6 per cent on Monday.

Mortgage rate increase: The help available if you can’t pay

There are 10 major money changes coming up which could all affect your finances in May.

10 major money changes to be aware of in May

Interest rates will go up for the 11th consecutive time as the Bank of England is set to confirm an increase of 0.25% - Credit: Adobe

Breaking Bank of England to raise interest rates in bad news for mortgages

A number of citizens’ petitions have called for all businesses and public services to be required to accept cash payments.

Gregory Campbell: Contactless businesses should have to take cash

HSBC has bought the embattled UK arm of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB UK) for as little as £1, securing the deposits of more than 3,000 customers worth £6.7 billion.

HSBC buys Silicon Valley Bank UK

The UK economy has avoided a recession

UK economy avoids recession in second half of 2022

A digital pound could be introduced this decade

Digital pound could come this decade say Treasury and Bank of England

Interest rates have increased to 4%

Bank of England raises interest rates to 4% amid cost of living crisis

Autumn Statement 2022: What time is Jeremy Hunt’s budget and how to watch it live online and TV

How to watch Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement

Kwasi Kwarteng refused to apologise for the impact of the mini-budget on the people.

Kwasi Kwarteng says he warned Liz Truss of her downfall

Sinn Féin MLA Padraig Delargy.

Tory chaos will leave mortgage holders here struggling - Derry MLA

Bank of England warns UK will fall into longest recession in history unless it ‘acts forcefully now’

Bank of England warns UK could fall into longest recession in history

Jeremy Hunt will make an emergency statement today (Photo: Getty Images)

More mini-budget U-turns expected in chancellor Jeremy Hunt statement

Members of the public in front of the Bank of England on October 3, 2022 in London, England

Bank of England intervenes a second time to calm markets

Chris Gray

Learning that ‘must is a great master’

"We must stop people making profit at our expense - we need a windfall tax, a wealth tax, and to nationalise our essential services."

Old £20 and £50 paper banknotes will no longer be accepted in shops

In his first test as Chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng is set to announce a mini budget this morning (September 23)

What could be announced in today’s mini-budget?

The Bank of England plays a major role in influencing the value of the pound and how much it costs to borrow (image: Adobe)

UK interest rate hike: Bank of England reveals biggest rise since 2008

Colum Eastwood

Eastwood: Recession will devastate working households, first time buyers, busine...

The Bank of England has hiked interest rates to 1.75%

Interest rates hiked to 1.75%, recession predicted, incomes to fall

Brits have until 30 September to spend or deposit their £20 and £50 paper banknotes, the Bank of England has warned. (Credit: Adobe)

People only have 100 days left to use £20 and £50 paper banknotes

Borrowers will not be as heavily scrutinised by mortgage lenders under new Bank of England rules (image: Getty Images)

What new UK mortgage affordability test rules could mean for you

ECB hikes interest rates.

0.25% interest rate hike to increase borrowing costs

6 money changes to be aware of in May - and how they will affect you

This what the new £20 note will look like (Photo: Bank of England)

How to spot a fake £20 note and what you should do if you get one

Very few bank notes around the world feature women (photo: Unsplash)

It's International Women's Day but just 12 per cent of world's bank notes featur...

A third of Brits fear they won’t be able to afford their current lifestyle if th...

Affected customers will see their phone and broadband bills go up by an extra £3.50 per month (Photo: Shutterstock)

BT customers face 9% price hike from March amid cost of living crisis

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