Finance news

• UK borrowing costs reach highest level since 2008 as economic hit from war mounts

  20-03-2026 19:20
  Ten-year gilt yield jumps to 5% as fears over inflation shock intensify
  
  Read more

• Bank of England’s tough rhetoric on rates makes it an outlier

  20-03-2026 17:38
  Analysis of recent central bank decisions shows BoE making the largest shift in tone following energy shock
  
  Read more

• UK borrowing costs hit highest level since 2008 amid inflation shock

  20-03-2026 16:21
  Ten-year gilt yield jumps above 5% as borrowing numbers add to concerns over energy price surge
  
  Read more

• New rises in UK mortgage rates ‘very likely’ amid inflation fears

  20-03-2026 16:05
  Lenders rapidly reprice fixed-rate deals, with yet more rises expected
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• A prosperous Britain means facing up to trade-offs

  20-03-2026 16:00
  Yes, yes, and yes again to reform of our appalling planning system — but politicians require help to make hard choices
  
  Read more

• Why is the Iran crisis pummelling the gilts market?

  20-03-2026 15:55
  An inflationary energy shock has drained optimism over UK rate cuts and hammered popular hedge fund trades
  
  Read more

• Macquarie and Chinese fund explore sale of £1bn stake in UK gas network

  20-03-2026 13:50
  Australian asset manager revives effort to sell stake in Cadent it explored two years ago
  
  Read more

• Households with laptops face £72.04 charges from April

  20-03-2026 12:57 via express.co.uk
  
  Households with laptop PCs will see these typical average annual charges but there are things you can do to cut it down.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Hargreaves Lansdown down LIVE: 'Technical issues' hit investment app - 'Shambles!'

  20-03-2026 12:43 via express.co.uk
  
  The huge investment platform has issued a statement about the issues to try and calm fears from its clients.
  
  Read more

• £500 warning to all UK energy bill payers

  20-03-2026 12:39 via express.co.uk
  
  A warning has come from the Resolution Foundation
  
  Read more

• Three DWP April changes as triple lock delivers £575 boost

  20-03-2026 12:03 via express.co.uk
  
  The new State Pension was launched in 2016 to succeed the old State Pension
  
  Read more

• War threatens outlook for UK public finances as borrowing overshoots

  20-03-2026 11:51
  Higher than expected £14.3bn figure comes as Middle East turmoil raises inflation forecasts
  
  Read more

• Energy bills set to jump £332 per year in July as soaring gas prices hit Brits

  20-03-2026 11:41 via express.co.uk
  
  The latest sharp increases in wholesale gas and oil prices are set to feed through into Ofgem's price cap in the summer, according to latest forecasts.
  
  Read more

• British Gas ‘4 minute rule’ to cut energy bills by £70

  20-03-2026 11:27 via express.co.uk
  
  A small change at home can yield significant savings on energy bills.
  
  Read more

• Households with TVs face £40.22 charges from April

  20-03-2026 11:16 via express.co.uk
  
  Households with TVs face £40.22 charges per year from April according to the latest calculations - not including a TV Licence.
  
  Read more

• Maybe the real Bank of England surprise is that they agreed with each other

  20-03-2026 11:00
  
  C-C-C-C-COMBO BREAAAAKKEERRR
  
  Read more

• Martin Lewis supports 45kg rule that has 'bigger impact than you think' on fuel costs

  20-03-2026 10:59 via express.co.uk
  
  Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis shares simple ways to cut petrol and diesel costs by up to 30% by making your car more efficient
  
  Read more

• Major UK HMRC tax changes from April 2026 as allowance scrapped

  20-03-2026 10:58 via express.co.uk
  
  Multiple tax changes are coming into force from April 6, 2026
  
  Read more

• 'Triple blow' for savers over tax-free Personal Savings Allowance rule

  20-03-2026 10:40 via express.co.uk
  
  Savers have been hit with a 'triple blow' following changes to tax-free savings allowances.
  
  Read more

• UK home buyers 'should consider controversial move' as mortgage rates rocket

  20-03-2026 09:31 via express.co.uk
  
  Mortgage rates have risen sharply again as global uncertainty continues to disrupt financial markets
  
  Read more

• UK faces brutal reality check - and Reeves, Rayner and Miliband will all be blown away

  20-03-2026 09:31 via express.co.uk
  
  I don't want to panic you. But right now things look pretty dire.
  
  Read more

• UK borrowing overshot in February before Middle East turmoil

  20-03-2026 08:34
  Higher than expected £14.3bn figure comes as war threatens to hit outlook for public finances
  
  Read more

• Retirement expert unveils four key ways to boost your pension pot - £342 each year

  20-03-2026 08:03 via express.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Brits are urged not to leave it too late to plan for retirement - a few simple moves can make all the difference.
  
  Read more

• Martin Lewis gives £16,000 ISA investment advice as war causes plunge

  20-03-2026 08:01 via express.co.uk
  
  A This Morning viewer was concerned their investment had fallen due to the Iran war
  
  Read more

• DWP PIP review update as important date shared

  20-03-2026 04:35 via express.co.uk
  
  The review could have far-reaching consequences
  
  Read more

• UK energy bills suffer 'apocalypse now' blow with years of pain after Iran oil strikes

  20-03-2026 03:57 via express.co.uk
  
  Iran has struck the world's largest gas facility in what traders call an 'apocalypse now' moment - sending UK gas prices soaring 20 per cent
  
  Read more

• WASPI update over DWP compensation amounts as 'it's not the same'

  20-03-2026 02:41 via express.co.uk
  
  The Ombudsman previously said there should be payouts up to £3,000 each
  
  Read more

• Universal Credit update over £25 payment scheme coming to an end soon

  20-03-2026 01:56 via express.co.uk
  
  People on several benefits may qualify for the extra cash
  
  Read more

Follow @FinanceUKnews on Twitter!