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Wednesday, 9 September 2026

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Personal finance, property, savings and consumer affairs.

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Mortgage rates fall below 4% for the first time in two years

Lenders cut prices in anticipation of a base-rate reduction, offering relief to hundreds of thousands of borrowers.

Rupert Jones-Ellis3h ago

Energy bills to drop £120 a year under new price cap

The regulator confirmed the reduction will take effect from 1 October.

Miles Brignall-Fox13h ago

The pension mistake costing savers thousands, and how to avoid it

Millions are paying into default funds that may not suit them. Here is what to check.

Shane Hickey-Lund22h ago