Money5 days agoBank lowers interest rates and hints at more cuts to comeThe Bank cuts rates for the second time this year, saying the slowdown in inflation was behind the move.5 days agoBusiness5 days agoWhen will interest rates go down again?Interest rates, set by the Bank of England, affect mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.5 days agoBusiness4 May 2025Bank of mum and dad 'helps half of first-time buyers'An average of £55,572 was given in loans and gifts by members of the family, estimates show.4 May 2025Business3 May 2025Uber starts allowing customers to pay in cashTaxi app giant Uber said trials showed some people preferred paying in cash or did not have a bank card.3 May 2025Business2 May 2025Cash has benefits, say Wiltshire small businessesFirms discuss using cash as a government report stops short of recommending a change in the law.2 May 2025Wiltshire1 May 2025Cafe owner says cashless system would be 'awful'Red Brick Cafe in Bridport does not accept cards and continues to pay its local suppliers in cash.1 May 2025Dorset30 Apr 2025Shops could be forced to accept cash in future, MPs warnThere is no data on how widely cash is accepted which puts the UK at risk of becoming cashless, a report warns.30 Apr 2025Business26 Apr 2025Mortgages under 4% are back but dangers lurk for borrowersThere is greater competition among mortgage firms but no guarantee that rates will keep falling, brokers say.26 Apr 2025Business25 Apr 2025Annual energy bills predicted to fall by £166 in JulyThe forecast fall in the cost of energy would reverse three consecutive increases in the price cap.25 Apr 2025Business...
