What the latest interest rates change means for your mortgage, savings and bills
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The Guardian view on the EU and Ukraine: a moment of truth for Brussels and Kyiv | Editorial
The plan to mobilise Russia’s frozen assets is morally compelling and ingenious. The problem is that its enemies will never see it that wayMorally, the decision facing the European Council in Brussels this week has been a no-brainer. Russia invaded Ukraine illegally and unilaterally. Moscow shows no sign of wanting peace. It actively threatens other countries too, including Britain. Ukraine is running out of money. Yet £184bn worth of Russian assets remain frozen in Europe, notably in Belgium. That money should therefore be mobilised to fund Ukraine. To many, this would be the enactment of a clear and present duty, proof positive that Europe can still be a heavy hitter.In the messy reaches of the real world, however, things have not been straightforward. Law, economics and politics all managed to insinuate themselves, sometimes venomously, into the intense buildup to Brussels. Reparations can have lethal political consequences. Seizure of assets will undoubtedly face legal challenge. It is also bitterly opposed by Donald Trump, who wants the unfreezing of assets to form a key part of his pro-Russian peace plan. Mr Trump is pressing hard for a quick deal, and US and Russian negotiators are poised to meet again in Miami at the weekend.Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by email to be considered for publication in our letters section, please click here. Continue reading… More
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Early Christmas present for homeowners as Bank of England cuts base rate
Prime minister Keir Starmer has hailed the rate cut with around 533,000 homeowner tracker mortgages outstanding in June 2025 More
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Best savings accounts before interest rates are cut pre-Christmas
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How rising inflation impacts your mortgage and savings
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‘Not a gift-giving year’: student loan debt upends US borrowers’ holiday spending
After Trump ended key repayment plan, 40% of borrowers say their student loans make it harder to cover essentialsA recent survey found that a whopping 40% of student loan borrowers say that their loans have negatively affected their ability to cover their basic needs, such as food, housing and transportation – a financial burden that becomes even more apparent around the holiday season.At first glance, someone like Ben L should not be struggling financially. He attended Georgetown University and Columbia University for his undergraduate and graduate degrees, respectively, and now earns a six-figure salary working at a biotech company. Still, the 36-year-old is drowning in student debt. Continue reading… More
Why is Gold Outperforming Bitcoin in 2025?
After reaching an all-time high of $3,673.95 per ounce on September 9, 2025, the price of gold is once again ramping up, trading just below the record. Year-to-date, gold has outperformed Bitcoin (BTC) with an impressive 37.4% gain, while Bitcoin investors have seen only an 18.7% increase over the same period. This seemingly contradicts the… Continue reading Why is Gold Outperforming Bitcoin in 2025?
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