The cost of living is biting, and it's not just in real life. It's in the soaps too - just look at the prices of Roy's Rolls on Coronation Street these days.
11.05.2023 - 12:21 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Martin Lewis has issued a warning for homeowners following the Bank of England's (BoE) decision to raise the base rate to 4.5 per cent.
The money-saving expert explained how monthly mortgage payments will rise, leaving many homeowners worse off. The BoE announced today the base interest rate will rise following a vote by members of the Bank's Monetary Policy Committee.
It means the interest rate is now at its highest level since the 2008 financial crash, with borrowers facing higher costs in an attempt to drive down inflation. However, depending on which mortgage plan a borrower is currently on, they may not yet feel the brunt of the rate increases.
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Writing on Twitter, Martin said: "Bank of England base rate up 0.25% pts to 4.5% (12th consecutive rise, highest level since 2008). Variable/tracker rate repayment mortgages will rise c.£12/mth (£150/yr) per £100,000 of mortgage (use mortgage calc to check)."
He highlighted that those on fixed rates will not see their monthly payments change. He added: "Existing fixes won't change. New cheap fixed rates've already baked rises in and in fact are lower than cheap tracker rates likely indicating markets think future rates will be lower.
"Top paying easy access savings accounts will likely rise a tiny bit over the next few weeks (though competition between providers is the biggest driver of change right now). Most big bank savings will continue to pay diddly squat, so check, ditch & switch Unlikely to see top fixed savings rise much, as like with mortgages, this news was well-flagged & thus prob factored in."
Those on fixed mortgage rates will not see an increase in their payments until they renew their
The cost of living is biting, and it's not just in real life. It's in the soaps too - just look at the prices of Roy's Rolls on Coronation Street these days.
Comedy’s king of controversy is going on a short tour.From May 31 through June 2, Dave Chappelle is set to perform at three huge venues in West Virginia and Pennsylvania.First, the “Half Baked” star will drop into Charleston, WV’s Charleston Municipal Auditorium on Wednesday, May 31.After that, he’s set to headline at Pittsburgh’s PPG Paints Arena on Thursday, June 1. Finally, he wrap up the brief run at Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center with Philly natives The Roots joining him on Friday, June 2.What can we expect from these gigs?At a Chappelle show, it’s anyone’s guess.
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Adjacent Music Festival is coming to Atlantic City’s Atlantic City Beach on May 27-28.And their lineup is a doozy.Just a few of the big names set to perform at this year’s two-day extravaganza include Blink 182, Paramore, Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, Turnstile and Coheed and Cambria.Jimmy Eat World, Jeff Rosenstock, Motion City Soundtrack, Wheatus and Phantom Planet are on the well-rounded nostalgia fest’s bill as well.Plus, N.J. natives and Garden State favorites The Front Bottoms have also been tapped to jam at the can’t-miss fest.Need tickets now?We’re here to help.At the time of publication, our team found two-day general admission passes going for as low as $184 before fees on Vivid Seats.Single-day passes start at $108 before fees.Not enough details?Keep reading.All the essential Adjacent Festival information you’re looking for can be found below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.We’ve compiled a thorough look at the best ticket prices for multi-day and single-day Adjacent Festival passes here:(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.
Martin Lewis has issued guidance for prepayment meter energy customers amid Ofgem's price cap drop announcement.
Martin Lewis had an unexpected moment on Good Morning Britain as he started to unbutton his shirt - but it was for a 'good cause'. The money saving expert was back on the ITV news programme on Thursday (May 25).
Holly Willioubgy appears to have broken with tradition as she takes an extended break from This Morning. The presenter hasn't been seen on the ITV daytime programme since it was announced that Phillip Schofield was 'stepping back' from his role on the show.
ITV's This Morning looked very different on Monday as the long-running show aired its first episode since Phillip Schofield 's sudden departure this weekend, with Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary standing in for the TV presenter and his co-star Holly Willoughby. Following reports of a feud between Phil and Holly, who the 61-year-old previously described as his "TV wife", Phil stepped down from the show after over 20 years at the helm over the weekend.
It was a huge weekend in the TV world as Phillip Schofield announced he was leaving This Morning after 21 years of fronting the show on Saturday afternoon. His departure from the show came after a wave of reports about a feud with long term friend and co-host Holly Willoughby, 42.The statement from Phillip, 61, came out of the blue but fans have noticed an "interesting" social media post from Holly just hours before the statement landed.Taking to her lifestyle account, Wylde Moon Holly brushed off the drama with a cryptic graphic marking an astrological event. The post said: "Today we embrace the new moon in Taurus with open arms. She has arrived alongside beautiful Jupiter to boost positive and good fortune.
Daniel Day-Lewis made a rare public appearance six years after he announced he was quitting Hollywood for good. The 66-year-old actor was photographed Thursday stepping out in New York City holding hands with his wife, director Rebecca Miller, 60. The Oscar-winner donned a blue striped T-shirt with a black hooded zip-up sweater over it.
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover, and it’s resulted in some potential love interests.Ever since she landed the gig, Stewart has “gotten a few inquiries. Just a couple,” she told Entertainment Tonight at Sports Illustrated’s party in NYC on Thursday, attended by the likes of Megan Fox, Machine Gun Kelly and Kim Petras.But the 81-year-old is “still working really hard,” and a new relationship isn’t her top priority at the moment.“You have to make time for certain things.
Martha Stewart's latest gig has resulted in several potential suitors coming forward. ET's Rachel Smith spoke to the 81-year-old cover star of 's swimsuit edition at the magazine's New York City party on Thursday, and Stewart revealed how her love life has changed since she landed the coveted gig.«I've gotten a few inquiries. Just a couple,» Stewart told ET, without naming names as to who slid into her DMs. Entering into a new romance isn't Stewart's priority now, as she noted that she's «still working really hard.»«You have to make time for certain things.
Martin Lewis was back at the helm of Good Morning Britain on Wednesday (May 17) to give his expert advice - but it appeared an awkward slip of the tongue didn't go unnoticed by viewers.
Millions of households could be missing out on cutting their water bill by as much as £160 a year, Martin Lewis warned.
Money saving expert Martin Lewis has given fashion fans a great way to add to their summer wardrobes without breaking the bank thanks to a discount website. With all the parties, weddings, holidays and barbecues coming up, most people will be looking for some new outfits to see them through the summer.Thankfully, the Martin-approved website Everything 5 Pounds has come to the rescue thanks to its discount clothes, shoes and accessories that cost – you guessed it – £5.
Nicole Williams is looking back on her iconic Sports Illustrated photoshoot.
In the wake of reports that Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield’s close personal and working relationship is falling apart, Phillip is said to have had a “tense” phone call with his co-star after news of their fallout came to light. It’s reported that Holly, 42, is “hardly talking to Phillip” as This Morning faces a so-called shake up, with Phillip going on to address the matter directly. “The last few weeks haven’t been easy for either of us," the 61 year old said following his brother Timothy’s trial, where he was found guilty of sexually abusing a teenage boy over a three-year period.
With Summer fast-approaching, people are on the lookout for outfits for weddings, BBQs, picnics, brunch and nights out. But before paying full price for products on the high street, Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has suggested browsing a fashion website where almost everything is £5 - or thereabouts.
Martin Lewis has weighed up the pros and cons of a new mortgage scheme that might be very attractive for first-time buyers.
Emilio Estevez said his father Martin Sheen once advised him not to make the same "mistake" he did, urging him to use his birth name for auditions. "I thought using the name Sheen would help [with auditions]," Estevez told Jenna Bush Hager and Hoda Kotb on the "Today" show Tuesday. "At the time, my dad said, ‘Don’t make the mistake that I did. Don’t change your name' because back in the day – 1958 — he changed his name from Ramón Estévez to Martin Sheen because, at the time, there was a lot of prejudice against people with the Hispanic name." He said, in 1967, Sheen’s father, Estevez’s grandfather Francisco Estévez, went to see Sheen on Broadway in "The Subject Was Roses." "He stood outside of the theater and looked up at the marquee, and my dad saw him shake his head in disappointment, and so he never got over that," the Breakfast Club" actor said. "And, so, I think when it was time for me to sort of start making those moves and start getting out and doing auditions, he said, 'Man, if I had one thing to do over, it was that I never would have changed my name.'" Sheen, who only adopted a stage name and never changed his legally, spoke about his "regret" last year.