
Balance transfer card deals worsen as interest-free periods shorten and fees rise
Fairer Finance analysis shows average promotional periods shrinking and representative APRs climbing, narrowing options for consumers trying to manage debt

Fairer Finance analysis shows average promotional periods shrinking and representative APRs climbing, narrowing options for consumers trying to manage debt

Douglas Elliman agent who closed more than $3 billion in deals was found inside his Ritz-Carlton condo; cause of death not released

Three-bedroom Middle Swan home listed for $600 a week disclosed pervasive rising damp; regulator and consumer protection guidance cited as tenants and online commentators react

Data show a rising share of flat sales at a loss and a widening price gap with houses as costs, leasehold issues and shifting buyer priorities weigh on demand

Schroders survey finds a quarter of affluent over-45s expect to pass on unspent pension pots, while half are unaware pensions will be liable for inheritance tax from April 2027

Interest-free periods shorten and average transfer fees and representative APRs climb, reducing value of zero‑percent offers for borrowers

From Ford’s Mustang to Lamborghini and Aston Martin, executives cite customer demand, market timing and technical limits as reasons to delay or avoid all‑electric high‑performance models

Office for National Statistics pay figures point to the highest triple-lock measure since 2011, potentially adding over £500 a year for many pensioners

Poor harvests in Japan, rising Chinese demand, labor shortages and tariffs push costs higher for cafes and consumers