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The Latest Breaking News from UK Finance

Disposable income hit for homeowners with fixed mortgage deals about to expire

High inflation and rising interest rates will add to the pressures on mortgage borrowers.

The Independent UK

UK victims lost £1.3bn in 2021 amid surge in online fraud, new data shows

UK Finance figures show a near-40% rise in push payment scams in which criminals pretend to be a trusted contact

The Guardian - UK

APP fraud losses jumped by 39% annually in 2021, says UK Finance

Some £583.2 million was stolen through authorised push payment fraud last year, UK Finance said.

The Independent UK

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Money expert Martin Lewis urges homeowners to take immediate action

Interest rates have rise 1.25%

Nottingham Post

Average SVR paid by UK mortgage borrowers hits highest level in 13 years

Standard variable rate reached 4.91% at the start June – before last week’s rise in base rate by the Bank of England

The Guardian - UK

Rate rise spells higher mortgage outgoings amid living costs squeeze

Homeowners on variable mortgage rates will feel the immediate impact of rate rises, but rates on new fixed-rate mortgage deals are also on the rise.

The Independent UK

Mortgages: Bank of England raises interest rates to 1.25% — here’s what it means for your mortgage

Interest rates have risen again, meaning millions could be set for higher mortgage costs. How much will your monthly payments increase?

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What age do first-time buyers typically get on the property ladder?

People trying to get on the property ladder are being faced with rising house prices and mortgage rates.

The Independent UK

Plans to turn ‘benefits into bricks’ need careful consideration, say experts

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced measures to help more people realise their dream of becoming homeowners.

The Independent UK

Warning to anyone with a mortgage over cost of living squeeze

People are being urged to take action early

Wales Online

Some mortgaged households set to see 3% reduction in disposable income this year

Mortgage activity this year will largely be driven by customers coming to the end of their fixed-rate deals, UK Finance said.

The Independent UK

Fraud victims waiting ‘for long periods’ on bank phonelines to report crime

The average wait time was 10 minutes, 51 seconds, the Which? investigation found.

The Independent UK

Homeowner mortgage arrears remained low in first quarter of 2022

The number of homeowner mortgages in arrears is 10% lower than a year ago, UK Finance said.

The Independent UK

Record £101m of fraud prevented by specialist police unit last year

Several people were jailed for their involvement in scams exploiting the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Independent UK

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How will higher interest rates and inflation affect you?

How will homeowners and property buyers be affected by Thursday’s gloomy economic forecast?

The Guardian - UK

What the Bank of England’s base rate rise means – in numbers

The interest rate going up to 1% has implications for borrowers and savers. Here’s how it could affect you

The Independent UK

How will the Bank of England base rate rise affect you?

The rate has been hiked to a level not seen since 2009.

The Independent UK

Record 69% of debit card transactions in December were contactless

From October last year a new £100 limit was rolled out and it gives customers more choice about how they pay, UK Finance said.

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The Independent UK

38% of people looking for love online ‘have been asked for money’

UK Finance’s Take Five to Stop Fraud campaign and the Online Dating Association are urging people to watch out for criminals posing as online daters.

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