Upward march in two and five-year fixed mortgage rates goes into reverse

Some of the biggest lenders in Britain are said to be making significant cuts to their mortgage rates from tomorrow (August 9). Three major banks will make reductions of up to 0.55 percent on fixed mortgage products, which is set to be good news for many homeowners.

A city centre street has been cordoned off this evening after coach is said to have crashed into scaffolding surrounding a building. Charlotte Street, just off Portland Street, has been taped off with both police and paramedics at the scene following the collision.

Those looking to sell their homes this year may be left wondering what's best to do amid the current mortgage crisis. Millions of homeowners are seeing this monthly repayments soar as a result of the recent interest rate hikes.

Tom Sandoval broke the rules for Rachel Leviss while filming season 2 of Fox’s intense reality series, Special Forces: World's Toughest Test — according to his co-star, Nick Viall .«He snuck in pictures of him and Rachel,» Nick, 42, claimed during an episode of his Viall Files podcast, using Leviss' birth name. «And he showed them to the cast, for what’s that worth.»Viall explained that Fox doesn’t allow competitors to bring certain items during the training process, including photos.«I would have loved to sneak in a picture of [my fiancée] Natalie [Joy],» the alum said.

A Scots adventurer is half-way through a rapid world tour, visiting four of the globe's seven continents in just 16 days. Alex Hempton, from Edinburgh, and four pals planned the trip of a lifetime for £1,150 each - just £71 per day.

The first episode of Olivia Marries Her Match saw Olivia Attwood and Bradley Dack get into a row after she discovered he had book a golf trip with his friends just two days before their wedding. The newlyweds tied the knot in June at the luxury five-star hotel Bulgari in London, with the pair filming everything, from their preparations to saying 'I do' for their hit ITV reality series Olivia Meets Her Match.

The cost of living crisis continues to squeeze millions of household budgets this year despite the lower energy price cap and inflation finally starting to drop. The UK Government’s cost of living payments have already provided lump sums of £301 for families on means-tested benefits and £150 for those claiming disability benefits.

The mortgage market was sent into a frenzy last month after the Bank of England's decision to raise interest rates. Following a meeting in June, the Bank hiked the base rate up to 5 percent - which is the highest rate since 2008.

It’s no wonder Candace Bushnell is the inspiration behind Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw — her real-life romantic escapades are just as entertaining. 

star Isla Fisher has to say about her raunchy new R-rated comedy, which stars Will Ferrell as Reggie, a newly abandoned Border Terrier who is adjusting to life on the streets.Through his adventures — a far cry from family-friendly pet flicks like — Reggie meets Bug, a tough-talking Boston Terrier voiced by Jamie Foxx, Hunter, a therapy Great Dane voiced by Randall Park, and Maggie, an Australian Shepherd voiced by Fisher.In ET's exclusive first look at the film, directed by Josh Greenbaum and produced by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, fans see how Reggie's newfound friends convince him to exact revenge on his deadbeat owner, Doug (Will Forte).«It's a talking dog movie,» Ferrell says in the clip. «It's seemingly super sweet, but it's filthy, R-rated.»«I was just floored by the unbridled shenanigans,» Park agrees.

back-to-school shopping, nailing the first day of school outfit is absolutely crucial. After picking the perfect tee, dress, shorts or jumper, you have to complete the look with a fresh pair of kicks. The Converse Back to School Sale is here to save the day, offering 25% off so many timeless sneakers to stylishly step into the new school year.

Tennent's Lager has unveiled its first major redesign of its cans in five years.

Ariana Madix isn’t taking it easy on her ex, Tom Sandoval, now that Scandoval has simmered down.

Ariana Madix isn't taking it easy on her ex, Tom Sandoval, now that Scandoval has simmered down. has started filming season 11, and a source tells ET Madix has been laying into Sandoval since the cameras went up.«Filming is underway for 'Vanderpump Rules' and Tom and Ariana have filmed together. She has been laying into him while filming and doesn’t have time for any of his nonsense,» the source says.

Jo Koy is reflecting on the “beautiful” time he spent with Chelsea Handler, one year after their breakup.

Yang Hyun-jun has signed for Celtic on a five-year deal from Gangwon FC.

Jo Koy has nothing but love for his ex, Chelsea Handler. spoke to Koy at the David Byrne/Fatboy Slim musical, , where he gushed over the comedienne. «She's a beautiful person, and, you know, we're still friends,» Koy, who serves as one of the producers on the Broadway production told the outlet Thursday. «It was a beautiful time,» he added of their nearly year-long relationship, «And she's doing beautiful things right now. She's crushing it right now, so I have nothing but the best love for her.»Handler and Koy — who worked together years ago on the comedian's late-night show,  -- made their relationship Instagram official in September 2021 and dated until June 2022, splitting just ahead of their one-year anniversary.Handler opened up about the end of their relationship in December, during an appearance on Brooke Shields's  podcast.«Towards the end of the relationship, it just became clear that this was not my person,» she told the model actress.As far as what exactly happened to end the relationship, Handler kept things fairly vague, but admitted, «walking away from him was one of the most difficult things that I ever had to do.»«There were just some behaviors that we couldn't agree on, and it felt to me like I would have to abandon myself -- which maybe I would have been OK to do if I were 20 or 25 -- but I wasn't willing to do that,» she recalled.

Amanda Owen's lover Robert Davies is reportedly divorcing his estranged wife Yasumi after his affair with the Our Yorkshire Farm star was exposed.This affair made headline news back in April after the 71 year old's wife discovered a love letter from Amanda, 48, in the boot of his car - it read: "Robert, life is too short and happiness is too rare. I love you." Married a whopping five times, web designer Robert must now prepare for yet another divorce in the hope of tying the knot with mum-of-nine Amanda, who separated from co-star husband Clive in 2022. A source for The Sun shared: "Robert has begun divorce proceedings with Yasumi.

Average two and five-year fixed mortgage rates experienced a slight increase on Friday, following a dip the previous day, according to financial information website Moneyfactscompare.co.uk.

A mum who left a friend with 20 knife wounds after a brutal murder bid has been jailed for more than five years.