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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

Residents and businesses across Lancashire are being urged to stay vigilant following a rise in reports of counterfeit banknotes

Public urged to be vigilant after spike in counterfeit cash

Rare Burnley bank note is to go under the hammer

Piece of rare Lancashire history to go under the hammer

A warning has been issued over the circulation of fake bank notes.

Warning over influx of fake £10 and £20 notes - what to look out for

Community forum delegates

Bank of England deputy discusses Blackpool's opportunities and challenges

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

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

Ad Feature Tradu offers 4.5 % interest on cash balances - more than BOE

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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

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 Blackpool to nominate their Community Cricket Heroes

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

Lancashire County Council needs to refinance £641m worth of loans

High interest rates cause £693m borrowing headache for Lancashire County Council

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I always use my card but my mum gets stressed when she can't use cash

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
The Bank of England has cut interest rates, but inflation may still keep prices high 📉
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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

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 Bank of England now confirming the exact date they are set to enter circulation.
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The UK has entered a recession

UK enters recession as economy shrinks

A canal boat tilted in low water on the Glasson branch of the Lancaster Canal's approaching Glasson Marina.

Lancashire boaters braced for licence fees rise in 2024

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%

Ways to upgrade your home's aesthetic and energy efficiency. Photo credit: Unsplash

Cost of living crisis: eight ways to efficiently renovate your home

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

Below are 14 of the cheapest neighbourhoods in Blackpool to buy property

The 14 cheapest neighbourhoods in Blackpool to buy property

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

Nationwide has revealed that UK house prices increased by 0.5% in April

Nationwide: UK house prices rising unexpectedly following months of decline

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

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

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