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When will UK interest rates fall further? | MoneyWeek
WEBSep 23, 2024 · The Bank of England held UK interest rates steady at 5% in September. The decision was widely expected, but still came as a blow to households and businesses hoping to see borrowing costs fall ...
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 ...
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 ...
Should you switch to a fixed energy tariff? - MoneyWeek
WEBAug 27, 2024 · EDF Energy EDF Essentials Fixed 1Yr Sep25 - The yearly cost of this tariff is estimated to come in at £1,637 on average. This means you would make a 5% (£80 a year) saving on the October price ...
Best easy access savings accounts, September 2024 - MoneyWeek
WEB4 days 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 ...
A beginner’s guide to inflation – everything you need to know
WEBAug 3, 2012 · Inflation peaked in the UK at 25% in 1975. Overall, experts think that the spike wiped up to 8% from US GDP. The Iranian revolution in 1979 caused a second major rise in the price of oil. Again ...
The best cash ISAs – September 2024 - MoneyWeek
WEB4 days ago · The best cash ISAs: easy access. Easy access cash ISAs do what they say on the tin, letting you access your savings without penalty. ACCOUNT. AER. MINIMUM INVESTMENT. FLEXIBLE ISA. Trading 212 ...
Make the most of tax-free saving with a Flexible ISA
WEBFeb 28, 2023 · You’re now left with £5,000 of your original investment in your ISA, and you can still contribute £15,000 that tax year, because your allowance is calculated on a net basis. Whereas, with a ...
The pros and cons of smart meters – should you switch?
WEBSep 17, 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 ...