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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

First Direct unveils sub-4% mortgage rates

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

The Independent UK

Mortgage rate cuts ‘will take some of sting out of rise’ for people refixing

HSBC UK is among lenders making cuts to its fixed rates and an expert has suggested others could follow suit.

The Independent UK

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2023 has been ‘comeback year’ for spending on live events, says bank

Live events have taken centre stage once more in customers’ spending habits, with the average spend at £50 to £60 per month, according to HSBC UK.

The Independent UK

Cutting corners could see Christmas bargain hunters being scammed, warns bank

Many people are willing to make payments outside an approved app or online payment process to get a deal, research from HSBC UK indicates.

The Independent UK

HSBC UK customers struggle to access banking services on Black Friday

The problems started on the morning of the shopping bonanza, which is also payday for some people, being the last Friday of November.

The Independent UK

HSBC warns of rise in firms targeted by purchase scams ahead of Black Friday

Purchase scams cases were 30% higher in October compared with the same month last year, the bank said.

The Independent UK

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Music lovers hoping to attend Glastonbury warned to watch out for scammers

HSBC UK said criminals will typically pose as a seller and post on social media or online marketplaces.

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

44% of people ‘have hidden sales spending from their partner’

Men are more likely to have concealed sales purchases and are also more likely to say they suspect their partner of doing so, a survey indicates.

The Independent UK

Average value of a romance scam in June was nearly £70,000, says HSBC UK

The bank warned that it can take months before romance scammers ‘show their true colours’ to victims.

The Independent UK

Average five-year fixed mortgage rate edges back down towards six per cent

Across all deposit sizes, the average five-year fixed-rate homeowner mortgage is 6.03 per cent, edging down from 6.04 per cent on Tuesday

Evening Standard

Average five-year fixed mortgage rate is edging back down towards 6% mark

Across all deposit sizes, the average five-year fixed-rate homeowner mortgage is 6.03%, edging down from 6.04% on Tuesday, Moneyfacts said.

The Independent UK

28% of disabled people ‘have seen finances hit by lack of ease contacting firms’

Experian has launched a support hub to act as a ‘one-stop’ portal for people to give their contact preferences for several businesses.

The Independent UK

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HSBC offers its longest-ever mortgage term to help first-time buyers

The bank’s longest-ever mortgage term is available to a variety of applicants, including first-time buyers and buy-to-let landlords.

The Independent UK

40-year mortgage terms now offered by HSBC UK

The bank’s longest ever mortgage term is available to a variety of applicants, including first-time buyers and buy-to-let landlords.

The Independent UK

Digital banks beat high street lenders in customer satisfaction survey

Monzo was voted the best provider for individuals and businesses in a survey of thousands of people in Britain.

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.

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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

Major lenders poised to reduce some mortgage rates

Nationwide Building Society, HSBC UK and TSB are expected to cut some home loan rates from Wednesday.

Birmingham Post

Fastening firm Trifast investing in West Midlands distribution centre after £120m financing deal

'Substantial investment' at site after milestone deal

The Independent UK

Banks recognise savers need more help accessing best rates, says City regulator

The Financial Conduct Authority said it had held a ‘constructive’ meeting with savings providers.

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’.

Birmingham Post

South West care home group expands portfolio in Exeter

BN Care has purchased its fifth care home after securing a financial package

The Independent UK

HSBC UK planning to boost its savings rates

The bank said it will be increasing rates shortly and making other changes, and it will give further details next week.

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