The latest data from financial data company Moneyfacts has revealed that average mortgage rates have fallen for the first time in over two months. We've seen a steady rise in...
June figures show inflation has fallen by more than many experts had anticipated. The ONS (Office for National Statistics) has announced that the rate of CPI (Consumer Prices Index) inflation...
Welcome to the latest episode of my monthly YouTube show where I discuss what is happening in investment markets and what to look out for. This episode I talk about...
Episode 423 - On this week’s episode I discuss investing directly in gilts, explaining how lending to the government can give an attractive return, especially for higher-rate taxpayers. I then...
Selected British Gas customers can save up to 50% on their energy bill every Sunday from now until 24th September 2023. British Gas ran a similar scheme throughout the winter...
Episode 422 - On this week's episode I provide an update on the Summer Portfolio and its performance in 2022. I then discuss recent developments impacting savers including the FCA's...
On 28th June 2023, First Direct scrapped debit card foreign transaction fees for new and existing customers. The change brings First Direct in line with a number of app-only banks...
National Savings and Investments (NS&I), the government-owned savings bank has announced that it will be increasing the Premium Bond prize fund by a total of £30m for the August 2023...
The Bank of England (BoE) increased the base rate from 4.50% to 5.00% in June. It was the 13th consecutive base rate rise since December 2021 and is now the...
Episode 421 - On this week's episode I explore the impact of changes in the Bank of England base rate on investment markets, including equities, bonds, and commodities. I also provide...
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