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Base rate cut to 4.5% – what savers should do next
06 Feb 2025
Base rate cut to 4.5% – what savers should do next
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has reduced the base rate to 4.5%. Find out what this means for your savings, how it affects interest rates, and what you should do next.
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Base rate held after inflation spike – what it means for savers
19 Dec 2024
Base rate held after inflation spike – what it means for savers
With inflation’s recent rise and new tax policies, the economic outlook for 2025 remains uncertain. Discover what this means for savers, and why now could be the time to secure better returns.
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Bank of England cuts base rate to 4.75% – what this means for your savings
07 Nov 2024
Bank of England cuts base rate to 4.75% – what this means for your savings
Inflation has fallen below the Bank of England’s target. With the Monetary Policy Committee voting to reduce the base rate to 4.75%, we analyse what this means for your savings, and how smart savers are moving quickly to secure the best rates.
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The Autumn Budget and your savings: what you need to know
30 Oct 2024
The Autumn Budget and your savings: what you need to know
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her first Autumn Budget to Parliament today. From changes to Capital Gains Tax to State Pension rises, we take a closer look at some of the key announcements.
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Bank of England holds base rate at 5% – what it means for your savings
19 Sep 2024
Bank of England holds base rate at 5% – what it means for your savings
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has held the base rate steady at 5%. Discover how this impacts your savings and what the outlook is for the rest of the year.
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Turning the tide: Bank of England lowers the base rate to 5%
01 Aug 2024
Turning the tide: Bank of England lowers the base rate to 5%
In a knife-edge decision, the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has voted to reduce the base rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down to 5%. This marks the first rate cut in over four years. How does this change impact savers?
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What does Labour’s election win mean for your money?
30 Jul 2024
What does Labour’s election win mean for your money?
The Labour Party won the UK General Election by a landslide. But what does a new government mean for your personal finances?
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Inflation hits 2% target, but base rate continues to hold
20 Jun 2024
Inflation hits 2% target, but base rate continues to hold
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has kept the base rate steady at 5.25%, despite inflation falling to the 2% target in May. What does this mean for your cash savings?
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How the General Election could affect your wealth
13 Jun 2024
How the General Election could affect your wealth
In three weeks’ time, voters will take to the polls to elect a new government, which could have a significant impact on your personal finances. In this article, we take a closer look at what those changes might be, so you can stay informed and safeguard your cash.
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