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Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey to be grilled on interest rate hikes' threat to UK financial stability

He and other members of the bank’s Financial Policy Committee will face questions from the Commons Treasury Committee

Evening Standard

‘The gloves are off’: More lenders join mortgage rate price war

First Direct and TSB were among the latest lenders cutting rates

Evening Standard

First Direct unveils sub-4% mortgage rates

Several lenders have started the new year by making cuts to their rates.

The Independent UK

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How to make the most of your cash savings in the UK

With interest rates on the up, your money can earn more – but only if it is held in the right account

The Guardian - UK

The major lenders announcing new mortgage rate cuts

First Direct is making mortgage rate cuts of up to 0.40 percentage points and Halifax is cutting rates by up to 0.46 percentage points

The Independent UK

lenders cutting mortgage rates

First Direct is making mortgage rate cuts of up to 0.40 percentage points and Halifax is cutting rates by up to 0.46 percentage points.

The Independent UK

Travel money: How to get the best exchange rates on your holiday currency and top ways to pay abroad

Using your usual UK bank debit card abroad could trigger some annoying fees

The Independent UK

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Average standard variable rate mortgage hit record 8.18% in October – Moneyfacts

Some borrowers may be stuck or deciding to sit on their revert rate, hoping that fixed rates will fall in the weeks ahead, Moneyfacts said.

The Independent UK

Santander to cut selected mortgage rates from Monday

Halifax, NatWest, First Direct, HSBC UK, Nationwide Building Society and TSB have also been among the lenders to announce mortgage rate reductions.

The Independent UK

How can renters looking for a new home give themselves a head start right now?

As renters are being squeezed by strong competition and rising rents, Vicky Shaw finds out what they can do to help get ahead.

The Independent UK

Halifax and First Direct join other lenders in announcing mortgage rate cuts

HSBC UK, Nationwide Building Society and TSB are also among the lenders which have announced mortgage rate cuts this week.

The Independent UK

TSB bank offering customers £200 for simple switch - here’s how to get it

There are several banks offering cash incentives if you swtich

The Independent UK

Four in five young adults ‘making financial sacrifices to save for holiday’

Cutbacks included putting less money into savings or socialising, or cancelling a gym membership.

The Independent UK

First Direct SCRAPS fees for oversea spending and cash withdrawals for debit card holders

From June 28 First Direct stop changing customers a non-sterling transaction fee as well as a non sterling cash fee so is now offering a "near perfect exchange rate".

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Daily Record

Urgent warning as free £200 switching offer to bank customers ends tonight

Savvy customers could nab £200 if they hurry - HSBC's switching offer ends at midnight today.

Daily Mirror

Urgent warning as bank customers have just hours left to claim £200 - how to apply

People have just hours to capitalise on a bank hack which will see you £200 of free money, or other perks, with a quick and easy trick

The Independent UK

Banks unveil plans to boost savings rates

First Direct said it had reviewed its interest rates ‘to ensure our customers receive a competitive return’.

Wales Online

HSBC, NatWest and Lloyds: All the banks currently giving you up to £200 free cash to switch

The process is really easy and could give you hundreds of pounds extra

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Martin Lewis' Money Saving Expert reveals free £200 cash hack - but you'll have to act fast

HSBC is offering the cash sum to new customers who switch to its HSBC Advance current account by Monday coming (July 3).

Edinburgh Live

Martin Lewis' MSE urges Brits to cash in on free £200 - but you need to act fast

The Money Saving Expert newsletter is urging Brits to take advantage of a cash bribe for new customers to open an Advance current account before Monday, July 3.

Daily Mirror

Martin Lewis’ MSE explains how to get free £200 - but you need to be quick

HSBC is offering the cash bribe to new customers who switch to its HSBC Advance current account by Monday (July 3) - here is everything you need to know

Chronicle Live

First Direct offer new customers £200 to switch banks - but you'll have to be quick

First Direct are offering new customers £175 to make the switch, plus an extra £30 Amazon voucher - but it's only available until midnight on Monday (June 19).

Chronicle Live

Martin Lewis' MSE urges bank customers to claim over £200 free cash with simple switch

The MoneySavingExpert team shared deals from First Direct, NatWest, Lloyds and HSBC where customers can get hundreds when they 'ditch and switch'

Bristol Post

Martin Lewis' Monday Saving Expert shares how NatWest and HSBC will give new customers £200 free cash

Banks including First Direct, NatWest, HSBC and Lloyds are offering people money to switch to them

Liverpool Echo

Martin Lewis shares trick to get free £200 cash

The cash will likely be welcome amid the cost of living crisis

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