Cost of National Debt Hits 20-Year High
The interest the government pays on national debt has reached a 20-year high as the rate on 30-year bonds reaches 5.05%. A... Read More
Cash Payments Rise For First Time In 10 Years
Payments made with cash rose for the first time in a decade last year as consumers struggled with rising prices. But the... Read More
MPs’ ‘Winding Down’ Pay To Double At Next Election
Payments for MPs who lose their seats or step down at the next general election will be doubled. The money is aimed... Read More
Mortgage Payments Set To Jump By £500 For One Million Households
Mortgage payments will rise by at least £500 a month for nearly one million households between the end of this year and... Read More
Clearsprings: Home Office Asylum Contractor Prices Out Homeless
The Home Office has been accused of leaving people homeless by outbidding councils in fierce competition for scarce accommodation. Several local authorities... Read More
UK In Surprise Boost After Record Tax Payments In January
The UK government saw a surprise surplus in its finances in January despite “substantial spending” to help with energy bills and EU... Read More
HSBC UK Online Banking Back After Disruption
HSBC has apologized after UK customers reported experiencing problems accessing mobile and online banking services on Friday night. Customers took to Twitter... Read More
Interest Rates Rise Again to Counter Higher Prices – Bank of England
Interest rates have increased for the third time in four months as the Bank of England tries to calm the rise in... Read More
UK Fintech Wise Restricts Payments Amid Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
UK fintech company Wise has placed restrictions on money transfers to Russia following the country’s invasion of Ukraine on Thursday morning. Wise,... Read More