Isabella Evans

Banks Commit to Improving Basic Bank Account UK Access After FCA Investigation FCA Reveals Poor Practice in Basic Bank Account UK Access The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has found serious problems with how banks offer basic bank accounts in the UK. A mystery shopping exercise across 298 branches showed that 20% of basic bank account UK experiences were rated as poor, and 14% as very poor. Only 28% were rated as good or very good.

How Andy Burnham’s Leadership Affects Your Finances The appointment of Andy Burnham as UK Prime Minister in July 2026 has created fresh uncertainty for mortgages, savings, and pensions. The Bank of England held the base rate at 3.75% since March. As a result, many consumers are asking how mortgage rates UK 2026 will shift. Burnham’s tax and spending plans, along with the wider political transition, add another layer of unpredictability.

Mortgage Rates Today UK: Slight Rise on July 3, 2026 Amid Economic Uncertainty Current UK Mortgage Interest Rates July 2026: A Closer Look On Friday, July 3, 2026, mortgage rates today UK edged up slightly, continuing a pattern of small moves in a nervous market. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rose by 8 basis points to 6.44%, while the 20-year fixed increased by 4 basis points to 6.26%.