There’s one key fact that separates first-time homebuyer grants from other forms of help.

Mortgage rates held steady this week along with inflation, remaining just below 6.5%.

When the war in Iran broke out in February 2026, the short end of the UK overnight index swap (OIS) forward curve moved up materially and began to slope upwards. The forward curve is often used as an ...

The Bank of England has kept its base rate unchanged at 3.75% for a sixth consecutive meeting, resisting calls for an immediate rise despite inflation climbing to 3.1% in August. The Monetary Policy ...

The current Middle East conflict has put the Bank of England in a uniquely difficult position. Inflation remains stubbornly above target, while the UK economy continues to struggle for momentum. The ...

Rate Insurance’s portfolio. In 2025, the pace finally slowed. While premiums are still increasing, the cumulative rise has changed what homeowners pay and what their coverage looks like in practice.

At its meeting held on 1st April 2026, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of maintained the Central Bank Rate (CBR) at 5.75% for the second quarter of 2026. The MPC decision reflects a cautious ...

The Bank of Canada has left interest rates unchanged in its third decision of the year, holding steady yet again amid conflicting signs on the inflation and economic outlooks. The central bank said on ...