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By Liam Buckler ·
TSB mortgage rates cut by up to 0.10% as brokers hail "good news" for borrowers
TSB mortgage rates are being cut by up to 0.10% from Thursday 22 October, as experts tell Newspage lenders are chasing buyers before the Budget.
By Gabriel McKeown ·
Should I sell my ESPP shares? UK employees are being given US tax advice, planners warn
Should I sell my ESPP shares? In the UK the discount is taxed as pay on purchase day and growth is capital gains, so there is no tax reason to hold.
By Liam Buckler ·
UK inflation hits 3.5% as small firms face “pressure from both sides”
UK inflation hit 3.5% in September as fuel prices surged, with a small business owner telling Newspage he faces pressure from both sides
By Douglas Patient ·
Inflation rises to 3.5% in "blow" – what does this mean for borrowers, savers and the pound?
Inflation has risen to 3.5% – but what does this “blow” mean for borrowers and savers? How will it affect mortgages and savings accounts?
By Liam Buckler ·
Your First Home: Buyers delay purchases until after Budget, experts reveal
First-time buyers are delaying purchases until Your First Home scheme rules are published at the Budget, mortgage experts tell Newspage
By Liam Buckler ·
Best SIPPs: switching provider could save £2,570 a year
Best SIPPs: a £1m pension in funds costs £2,750 a year with Hargreaves Lansdown and £180 with Interactive Investor, Newspage analysis found.
By Liam Buckler ·
Individual Voluntary Arrangements hit highest level since November 2022
Individual Voluntary Arrangements hit 7,385 in September, their highest since November 2022, as experts tell Newspage households have little breathing room.
By Liam Buckler ·
Experts warn against making pension mistake ahead of Budget
Should I take my pension before the Budget? Advisers tell Newspage that withdrawing money early on rumours could cost more in tax than it saves.
By Douglas Patient ·
Over 1.7 million claiming unemployment benefits – up by 30,000 in September
UK unemployment: the benefits claimant count rose by about 30,000 to 1.701 million in September, ONS data shows, as experts tell Newspage hiring is slowing.
By Gabriel McKeown ·
Private bank mortgages versus the high street: who qualifies, and is the deal actually better?
Private bank mortgages or the high street? A £2.5m two-year fix costs about £26,500 more with Coutts than NatWest, Newspage found.
By Liam Buckler ·
Borrowers urged to lock in mortgage deals as products vanish within 13 days
How long do mortgage deals last? Just 13 days on average in September, Moneyfacts data shows, as brokers tell Newspage to secure a rate early.
By Liam Buckler ·
Should I sell my RSUs? Advice for Brits employed by US tech giants in London
Should I sell my RSUs? UK staff at 10 US tech firms got £2.92bn in share awards, Newspage research found. Advisers explain the risks.
By Douglas Patient ·
What is the best way to send money abroad? How to avoid losing thousands of pounds
What is the best way to send money abroad? Experts have revealed that Brits could lose thousands by focusing on transfer fees.
By Liam Buckler ·
Mortgage with a CCJ: how soon can you get one?
Mortgage with a CCJ: six of the 10 largest UK lenders will consider a paid CCJ one year after it was registered, Newspage research found.
By Gabriel McKeown ·
Three in 10 small businesses short of cashflow finance are paying staff late, survey shows
Small business cashflow problems: 30% of SME employers short of finance paid staff late and 48% paid suppliers late, the Small Business Survey shows.
By Liam Buckler ·
Will mortgage rates fall by Christmas? Brokers say they could be a "little lower"
Will mortgage rates fall by Christmas? Brokers tell Newspage fixed rates could be a little lower, but warn against waiting for a big drop.
By Liam Buckler ·
GDP grows by just 0.1% as experts warn Bank of England rate cuts are unlikely
Bank of England rate cut hopes fade as UK GDP grew just 0.1% in August, with some experts telling Newspage a rate rise could come first.
By Douglas Patient ·
GDP grows by just 0.1%: small businesses say clients "feel more cautious"
UK GDP grew by just 0.1% in August, ONS data shows, as small business owners tell Newspage their clients are delaying big decisions.
By Liam Buckler ·
Mortgages for doctors with private practice income: why lenders may count your earnings differently
Mortgages for doctors with private practice income: lenders may assess NHS salary and private earnings differently, brokers tell Newspage.
By Douglas Patient ·
HSBC to cut its mortgage rates from Thursday in a "welcome move" for borrowers
HSBC mortgage rates are being cut from Thursday 15 October, with one broker telling Newspage some fixes could fall below 5%.