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12 November 2026 · 5 expert responses

Almost half of Brits are unprepared for an unexpected bill

Almost half of Brits say they are not prepared for an unexpected bill, according to new research from Santander UK . More than seven in 10 faced an unexpected bill in the past year, costing £535 on average. Car repairs…

11 November 2026 · 5 expert responses

Are financial firms ready for the AI they are using?

Only two financial firms surveyed by UK Finance have a strategy in place for agentic AI and are very confident they can scale it safely under current governance arrangements, according to a report from UK Finance and…

10 November 2026 · 6 expert responses

Seeking expert commentary: why are banks raising mortgage rates but not savings rates?

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The Times: Are the big banks ripping off savers?

I am looking for expert commentary on the growing gap between mortgage and savings rates, and whether banks are treating borrowers and savers fairly. Following the Bank of England's recent increase in interest rates,…

9 November 2026 · 8 expert responses

What does the mortgage market look like after Bank of England's rate rise

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FT Adviser: Rise in base rate will not provide a ‘smooth path’ for borrowers

Recently, the Bank of England raised the base rate to 4%, the first rise since December 2025. Interestingly, it was a unanimous vote in favour of a rate rise, with the only dissent concerning the level of increase, with…

6 November 2026 · 6 expert responses

Source: Scott Gallacher, Rowley Turton

Thirty years building a business for less than £1,000 a year in tax relief?

Scott Gallacher, Chartered Financial Planner at Rowley Turton, believes the latest Budget changes to Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) raise serious questions about how Britain rewards entrepreneurs. The reduction…

5 November 2026 · 3 expert responses

Nationwide increases savings rates after bank rate decision

In response to today’s Bank Rate rise, Nationwide is announcing increases of up to 0.25% across its variable rate savings accounts. The changes are effective from 1 December 2026. Key savings changes: On the limited…

5 November 2026 · 5 expert responses

Bank of England raises rates to 4% – what does this mean for the pound?

The Bank of England has raised its base rate from 3.75% to 4%. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted by a majority of 8-1 to increase the base rate by 0.25%. One member voted to increase it by 0.5%. Questions for…

5 November 2026 · 3 expert responses

Bank of England raises rates to 4% – what does this mean for savers?

The Bank of England has raised its base rate from 3.75% to 4%. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted by a majority of 8-1 to increase the base rate by 0.25%. One member voted to increase it by 0.5%. Questions for…

5 November 2026 · 6 expert responses

Pound rises to its highest level since the Brexit referendum

The pound has risen to its highest overall level since the Brexit referendum over a decade ago. Sterling has risen notably in recent weeks against the euro and the dollar, ahead of an expected rise in the Bank of…

4 November 2026 · 4 expert responses

Source: Scott Gallacher, Rowley Turton

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Almost half of Brits are unprepared for an unexpected bill

Are financial firms ready for the AI they are using?

Seeking expert commentary: why are banks raising mortgage rates but not savings rates?

What does the mortgage market look like after Bank of England's rate rise

Thirty years building a business for less than £1,000 a year in tax relief?

Nationwide increases savings rates after bank rate decision

Bank of England raises rates to 4% – what does this mean for the pound?

Bank of England raises rates to 4% – what does this mean for savers?

Pound rises to its highest level since the Brexit referendum

AI bubble fears: Does the 2008 financial crisis demonstrate the dangers of trying to time the market?

Why has there been a rise in inheritance battles and disputes between family members

Did you know that private-sector pension savers have access to guaranteed lifetime income?

Should higher earners boost their pensions, overpay their mortgage or fill an ISA?

Nationwide launches 5.30% savings account

Borrowing against luxury assets: how people raise money on art, cars, watches and jewellery without selling