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Santander rolls out 2% deposit mortgage for UK first-time buyers — here’s the fine print

Santander rolls out 2% deposit mortgage for UK first-time buyers — here’s the fine print

Santander UK launched a five-year fixed mortgage allowing first-time buyers to borrow up to 98% of a home’s value, with a minimum £10,000 deposit and borrowing capped at £500,000. Brokers and consumer groups warned of higher rates and negative-equity risks for buyers with small deposits. The deal is open only to first-time buyers. Santander said the offer aims to address deposit barriers in the housing market.
3 February 2026
Bank Stocks Week Ahead: Fed “Pause” Signals, Holiday-Thin Trading, and Buybacks Put Financials in Focus (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Bank Stocks Week Ahead: Fed “Pause” Signals, Holiday-Thin Trading, and Buybacks Put Financials in Focus (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Federal Reserve officials signaled no urgency for further rate cuts, with New York Fed President John Williams and Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack both emphasizing a steady approach. Key U.S. economic data delayed by a government shutdown will be released during a shortened Christmas trading week, increasing uncertainty for bank stocks. Markets will close Dec. 25; volatility may rise due to thin liquidity.
21 December 2025
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UK Economy News Today (3 December 2025): BoE Loosens Bank Rules as Services PMI, Tourism and Brexit Study Shape Outlook

UK Economy News Today (3 December 2025): BoE Loosens Bank Rules as Services PMI, Tourism and Brexit Study Shape Outlook

The Bank of England cut its Tier 1 capital requirement for major lenders from 14% to 13%, its first reduction since the financial crisis, urging banks to boost lending. All seven top UK banks passed the latest stress test. The OECD raised its 2026 UK GDP growth forecast to 1.2%, but warned of ongoing fiscal pressures. Business closures hit their lowest since 2016, while tourism surged ahead of Christmas.
3 December 2025
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Santander, Barclays, NatWest and Lloyds Customers Urged to Switch as Bank Deals Pay Up to £400 – Latest Deadlines on 28 November 2025

Santander, Barclays, NatWest and Lloyds Customers Urged to Switch as Bank Deals Pay Up to £400 – Latest Deadlines on 28 November 2025

Santander increased its current account switch offer on 28 November, adding a £25 Amazon gift card to its existing £200 cash bonus for eligible new customers. Barclays closed its £400 Premier switch deal yesterday, but today is the final deadline for its ISA transfer bonus of up to £500. MoneySavingExpert updated its best current account rankings this morning.
28 November 2025
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XRP Price Primed for Breakout? Whales and ETF Hype Fuel Rally as Ripple Aims to Become a Bank

XRP Price Surges 8% to $2.60 After 40% Flash Crash – Will ETF Hype Push It Beyond $3?

XRP traded at $2.55–$2.65 on Oct. 14, rebounding sharply after a 42% plunge to $1.64 on Oct. 10 triggered by U.S.–China tariff news and heavy liquidations. Whale selling moved 320 million XRP to exchanges during the crash. The SEC settled with Ripple in August, clearing XRP’s regulatory status. Multiple spot XRP ETF filings await likely SEC approval by late October.
14 October 2025
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XRP Price Predictions 2026: Will Ripple Soar to $8 or Crash Below $1? Latest Price, ETF and Legal Updates

XRP Price Predictions 2026: Will Ripple Soar to $8 or Crash Below $1? Latest Price, ETF and Legal Updates

XRP traded near $2.38 on Oct 12, 2025, after plunging 42% intraday on Oct 10 before rebounding. Whale wallets moved $1.25 billion off exchanges in a month, fueling analyst warnings of heavy selling pressure. Ripple settled with the SEC in August, clearing the way for U.S. relisting and six spot ETF filings. Over 300 banks now use RippleNet, with new partnerships and upgrades expanding XRP’s payment utility.
12 October 2025
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XRP vs Bitcoin – The Ultimate 2025 Price Showdown (New Highs, Legal Wins & Bold Forecasts)

XRP vs Bitcoin – The Ultimate 2025 Price Showdown (New Highs, Legal Wins & Bold Forecasts)

Bitcoin hit a record high above $125,000 in October 2025, with market cap topping $2 trillion after U.S. approval of spot ETFs fueled institutional inflows. XRP surged near $3.00 following a court ruling it is not a security and the end of the SEC’s case against Ripple. Major U.S. exchanges relisted XRP, and banks piloted its use for cross-border payments. A weaker dollar and U.S. government shutdown drove further demand for both assets.
10 October 2025
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