Dreams of a comfortable retirement are fading fast for millions of hard-working savers as new figures reveal the cost of maintaining even a frugal lifestyle rose almost 20 per cent last year. The soaring cost of living, up another 10.5 per cent last month, takes its toll on everyone’s budgets – but especially on those … Read more
House price inflation at 10.3% is still in double digits, official figures show, but property values fell for first month since October 2021 The average UK house price is now £295,000 according to the ONS Properties added £28,000 over the 12 months to November 2022 Mortgage rates soared in October but many think the worst is … Read more
Shoppers can get discounts of up to 80 per cent on everything from brand new sofas and washing machines to trainers and clothes by taking advantage of a deluge in returned stock. However, the best deals are often not on retailers’ own websites but can be found on lesser-known outlets that specialise in returned goods. … Read more
17:30 09/01/2023 “The force of the law should not stop before anyone when the facts prove that the law has been violated for illegal benefits” The Prime Minister of the country, Edi Rama, has stated that “judicial reform and the strengthening of law-enforcement institutions are done to clean up the scum” while adding that “when … Read more
Mortgage approvals fell by a fifth in November to the lowest figure since June 2020, as buyers reconsidered house purchases Mortgage approvals fell to 46,075 in November from 57,875 in October Experts say slowdown is due to buyers ‘taking stock’ of market amid rising rates Mortgage product choice is down 32% compared to last January By Fran … Read more
Britain’s first Flying taxi plans lift-off for 2023 as it hovers on to secondary testing stage By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:50 GMT, 26 December 2022 | Updated: 21:50 GMT, 26 December 2022 Britain’s first flying taxi will finally take to the skies next year as it moves to the next stage … Read more
A car for all seasons: RAY MASSEY takes a 600-mile round trip in Peugeot’s electrified 3008 GT plug-in hybrid SUV It’s nippy and grippy on country lanes and has plenty of mid-range oomph The 4-wheel drive mode proved invaluable during the big freeze By Ray Massey for the Daily Mail Published: 21:50 GMT, 23 December … Read more
Britain’s biggest building society predicts 5% house price fall in 2023: Nationwide says lower earnings and high interest rates will stifle growth Estate agencies predict house prices will fall as far as 10% next year Drop in prices driven by the sharp increase in mortgage costs this autumn Mortgage rates continue to fall but are … Read more
HSBC to pull its £200 bank account switching offer: New joiners have only a few days left to sign up and bag themselves a Christmas cash bonus Switchers need to submit their application by 11:59pm on Thursday The £200 offer was launched on 7 November Switchers need to apply for either an HSBC Premier or … Read more
Irn Bru maker A.G. Barr snaps up remaining stake in oat milk and porridge brand MOMA Foods as plant-based product boom continues A.G. Barr previously acquired a 61.8% holding in MOMA Foods in December 2021 The FTSE 250 company acquired energy drinks supplier Boost earlier this month Plant-based milk products are particularly popular among Gen Z … Read more