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Balancing mortgage deals in an uncertain economic climate can be confusing - but experts have some advice

Five-year vs two-year mortgage: what experts say after base rate hold

The Bank of England has kept interest rates at 4% for the second time in a row (Photos: Getty Images)

Bank of England holds rates at 4% - what it means for your money

Fareham and Waterlooville MP Suella Braverman

Fareham MP pushes for new banking hub following closures

It comes at a time when the Bank of England has recently lowered interest rates by 0.25% to 4%

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UK inflation rises to 3.8% – what it means for debt and daily costs

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Bank of England cuts rate to 4% - what it means for you

RIGHT CALL. Hampshire Chamber Chief Executive and Executive Chairman Ross McNally.

'A step in the right direction': Hampshire Chamber responds to base rate cut

MCC President Lord King is on the search for the next team of 11 Community Cricket Heroes to join him for a match in the President's Suite at Lord's.

MCC President calls on Portsmouth to nominate their Community Cricket Heroes

UNCERTAIN TIMES: Neil Stewart, chairman of R3’s Southern and Thames Valley region, says February’s insolvency-related activity figures demonstrate that struggling businesses must remain alert and seek early advice on resolving potential difficulties.

Insolvency-related activity increases across Portsmouth and South East region

An eight meter long giant has appeared in Canary Wharf

A ‘giant’ made up of fake bank notes has appeared in Canary Wharf

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Inflation hits 10-month high driven by travel and food cost increases

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Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.5% - what that means for you

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey (C) attends the central bank's Monetary Policy Report press conference at the Bank of England on 7 November 2024 (Photo: Henry Nicholls - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Bank of England cuts interest rates again - what it means for you

UK Business insolvencies surge amid rising interest rates and energy price crisis

Ad Feature UK Business insolvencies surge amid rising interest rates

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Odds of a Premium Bonds win will worsen this year as NS&I cuts prizes

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UK inflation drops below Bank of England target: what it means for you
Inflation has dropped to 1.7%, falling below the Bank of England’s target for the first time since April 2021 📉
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Fareham HSBC has confirmed that it will be closing for two weeks whilst it undergoes a refurbishment.

HSBC in Fareham announces temporary closure

City workers walk past the Bank of England in London (Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Inflation rises above 2% - what that means for consumers

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'Rare' banknotes featuring new King auctioned for nearly £1m

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NS&I launches new two- and five-year savings bonds

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Major lender cuts mortgage rates for first-time buyers

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UK households face major mortgage payment increases in next 2 years

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UK inflation hits 2% for first time in 3 years - what it means for you

London tourist Paula Cavelius with the new-look banknotes bearing a portrait of King Charles III (Photo: Jas Lehal/PA Media Assignments)

How to exchange current banknotes for King Charles editions

This is when banknotes with the face of King Charles will come into circulation

This is when new King Charles banknotes will enter circulation

The UK has entered a recession

UK enters recession as economy shrinks

The Bank of England has made a new announcement on the interest rate. (Credit: Aaron Chown/PA Wire)

Breaking Bank of England announces that interest rate will remain at 5.25%
The interest rate will remain unchanged for the second consecutive Bank of England announcement
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The Bank of England has announced a new interest base rate after an unexpected drop in inflation. (Credit: Getty Images)

Breaking Bank of England announces interest rates will remain at 5.25%

Liz Truss

Breaking Liz Truss defends her record as prime minister in think tank speech

Top tips to make the most of rising interest rates

Surging house prices and pension values have largely benefited older generations with many young people locked out of home ownership altogether, according to the Resolution Foundation.

House prices could fall by 25% in ‘new normal’ for homeowners

Talking business - Ross McNally, Hampshire Chamber Chief Executive and Executive Chair, right, and Peter Taylor, President, at the British Chambers of Commerce global annual conference at Westminster in May

Hampshire businesses more worried about inflation now than three months ago

In Landport the average house price in 2022 was £192,000. Pic: Lake Road, Landport, Portsmouth. Picture: Google Street View.

The 7 cheapest neighbourhoods to buy property in Portsmouth

A commuter walks through heavy rain near the Bank of England, London.

Bank of England increases interest rates for 13th time in a row

Interest rates are set to rise again

Millions of homeowners issued warning as mortgages set to rise again

A Martin Lewis fan revealed how they are to be £2,330 better off after acting on the consumer champion’s advice and making just one phone call.

Martin Lewis fan shares how one phone call made her £2,330 better off

Some bank notes are no longer legal tender, as well as old-style £1 coins - but don’t worry, as you can still exchange them at these banks and other places.

Banks that will still exchange old £1 coins as well as £10 & £20 notes

Bank of England impose another interest rate hike

The cost of a two-year fixed-rate mortgage in the UK rose above 6 per cent on Monday.

Mortgage rate increase: The help available if you can’t pay

There are 10 major money changes coming up which could all affect your finances in May.

10 major money changes to be aware of in May

King Charles III (Photo by Jonathan Brady - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Breaking New banknotes with image of King Charles not ready for circulation

Interest rates will go up for the 11th consecutive time as the Bank of England is set to confirm an increase of 0.25% - Credit: Adobe

Breaking Bank of England to raise interest rates in bad news for mortgages

HSBC has bought the embattled UK arm of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB UK) for as little as £1, securing the deposits of more than 3,000 customers worth £6.7 billion.

HSBC buys Silicon Valley Bank UK

The UK economy has avoided a recession

UK economy avoids recession in second half of 2022

A digital pound could be introduced this decade

Digital pound could come this decade say Treasury and Bank of England

Interest rates have increased to 4%

Bank of England raises interest rates to 4% amid cost of living crisis

Colin Bielckus, the outsourced finance director based in Whiteley.

Advisor urges businesses to take care due to unpredictable inflation

Heating homes without running up the gas bill has become the primary concern for people. PIC: PA Wire

South east households were struggling before the cost of living crisis

he new bank notes bearing the image of King Charles III are set to go into circulation in mid-2024. Pic: Bank of England.

King Charles III bank notes unveiled by Bank of England

Autumn Statement 2022: What time is Jeremy Hunt’s budget and how to watch it live online and TV

How to watch Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement

Kwasi Kwarteng refused to apologise for the impact of the mini-budget on the people.

Kwasi Kwarteng says he warned Liz Truss of her downfall

Bank of England warns UK will fall into longest recession in history unless it ‘acts forcefully now’

Bank of England warns UK could fall into longest recession in history

Jeremy Hunt will make an emergency statement today (Photo: Getty Images)

More mini-budget U-turns expected in chancellor Jeremy Hunt statement

Members of the public in front of the Bank of England on October 3, 2022 in London, England

Bank of England intervenes a second time to calm markets

"We must stop people making profit at our expense - we need a windfall tax, a wealth tax, and to nationalise our essential services."

Old £20 and £50 paper banknotes will no longer be accepted in shops