41 m. ago Lenders fire up mortgage wars as rates touch 3.5% in big boost to buyers and owners

Santander and Nationwide have both dropped rates again in a bid to spark up property moves

Events

98 m. ago Trump boasts about his tariffs despite China trade surplus hitting record $1 trillion: Live updates

Trump continues to claim the benefits of his trade war as he faces accusations from former loyalist Marjorie Taylor Greene his policies are not ‘America First’

Politics

2 h. ago UK mortgage rates fall to lowest since September 2022; China’s trade surplus hits $1tn – business live

Trade data shows China’s exports topped forecasts in November, driven by a surge in shipments to non-US marketsBack in China, car sales have fallen for the second month running.Retail vehicle sales fell about 8% to 2.1 million units in November, according to data published by the China Passenger Car Association today. This shows a 22% slump in sales of gasoline cars, with new-energy vehicle sales rising 4.2% for the month.“Usually the trend at the end of the year is that the car market should get stronger and stronger from October. But the retail sales in November compared to previous years is unusual.”“Mortgage rates continue on the downward trend and November was particularly fruitful for fixed rate cuts.The re-pricing by lenders led to the average five-year fixed rate dropping below 5% for the first time in over two years and sits at its lowest point since before the ‘mini-Budget’ in September 2022, alongside its two-year counterpart. Continue reading...

Economics

3 d. ago House prices fall in south east but rise in north: Will there be a post

With tax uncertainty over and mortgage rates falling, many agents and mortgage brokers are confident the market will bounce back in 2026.

Politics

3 d. ago Nationwide cuts its mortgage rates to lowest levels since September 2022

Nationwide Building Society is cutting rates across a number of its mortgage deals from tomorrow.

Politics

3 d. ago US unemployment claims fall to lowest level since September 2022

The U.S. job market appears stuck in a ‘low-hire, low-fire’ state that has left those out of work struggling to find a new job

Politics

4 d. ago My 1.1% mortgage rate ends in 2027: Should I use my cash Isa savings to pay it off before costs increase? DAVID HOLLINGWORTH replies

My mortgage is £380,000 and I know I will not be anywhere near my current rate of 1.1% when I look to remortgage. Shall I use my savings to pay some of it off?

Economics

5 d. ago Mortgage misery for 4M households as bills will soar over next three years, warns Bank of England

Nearly four million households will be hit with higher mortgage costs over the next three years even though interest rates are now coming down, the Bank of England has said.

Events

5 d. ago Macron heads to China for talks with Xi on trade ties and Russia's war in Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting China for three days to focus on trade talks and the global crisis

Politics

5 d. ago Mortgage misery for four million households as bills soar despite interest rate cuts

Nearly four million households will be hit with higher mortgage costs over the next three years even though interest rates are now coming down, the Bank of England has said.

Economics

5 d. ago Serena Williams breaks her silence on shock report tennis legend is set to unretire three years after last match

The tennis icon, 44, who won 23 Grand Slam singles titles in an historic career, has been inactive since September 2022 but a report claimed on Tuesday that she's considering a comeback.

Politics

5 d. ago Serena Williams, 44, drops major hint over stunning tennis comeback three years after retiring

SERENA WILLIAMS could make an incredible comeback to professional tennis next year. The sporting icon – who retired in September 2022 – is eligible to play at Wimbledon or the US Open in 2026, though she would need a wildcard for entry. The American, 44, has sparked intrigue about playing again after her name appeared...

Politics

6 d. ago Here’s what the difference in monthly home payments look like with different mortgage rates

Whenever a mortgage rate increases - even just 0.02 percentage points - it can have a significant impact on monthly payments

Society

7 d. ago The Samsung Galaxy ring has a major price cut in Cyber Monday sale

The smart ring has been reduced to its lowest ever priceRead more: Apple AirPods Pro 3 fall to lowest price for Cyber Monday

Economics

8 d. ago China's factory activity contracts for 8th month in November despite trade war truce

China’s factory activity contracted for the eighth straight month in November, according to an official survey on Sunday, underscoring challenges for the country’s economy despite the U.S.-China trade truce

Events

9 d. ago Sarah Ferguson made astonishing claim about late Queen and her dogs before scandal hit

Sarah Ferguson inherited the late Queen's beloved corgis following her death in September 2022 - and she made a surprising claim about the dogs earlier this year

Politics

1 week ago How homeowners’ plans to downsize could be impacted by Budget as mortgage rates fall

A new mansion tax and falling interest rates for mortgage deals might have older homeowners considering a move

Economics

2 w. ago Apple iPhone 17 Black Friday deal sees monthly price fall below £30 to 'lowest ever'

Carphone Warehouse has unveiled its Black Friday 2025 offers with price cuts on the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air

Economics

3 w. ago Barclays makes big cuts to mortgage rates as lenders try to stave off Budget property slump

The lender has cut rates on five-year fixes across all deposit sizes, as banks compete to gain new borrowers in a sluggish housing market.

Economics

3 w. ago King Charles donates 'over £50,000' to repair the roof of his late mother's favourite church

The Grade Two listed church is on the Royal Sandringham Estate, and the late Queen would often attend Sunday services at the chapel before her death in September 2022.

Economics