Boost for UK borrowers as Santander ‘fires starting gun’ on mortgage price war

11/02/2025 19:28 The Guardian

Bank to offer first two-year deal under 4% with rivals likely to follow suitThe first sub-4% mortgages for months are going on sale, handing a much-needed boost to first-time buyers and those worried about refinancing their home loan.Santander on Thursday will start offering fixed rate deals at 3.99% lasting for two and five years. However, eligible borrowers need a 40% deposit, or a sizeable amount of equity to access the deals. Continue reading...

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Musk defends Doge role and rejects conflict of interest claims as he joins Trump for Oval Office ceremony – live

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Aid worker says medical machines appear to have been ‘deliberately destroyed’ in Gaza hospital – as it happened

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Trump expresses hope for renewed Russia relations after prisoner release

President makes remarks following release of Pennsylvania teacher Marc Fogel, held in Russia since 2021A US teacher who has been held in Russia since 2021 has been released after a deal which Donald Trump said he hoped could mark the start of a renewed relationship with Moscow.Marc Fogel, a Pennsylv...

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Salman Rushdie tells stabbing trial: ‘It occurred to me quite clearly I was dying’

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Israel will resume war in Gaza unless more hostages freed this week, says Netanyahu

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‘Let’s not forget the pain of the 2008 crisis in pursuit of growth,’ warns Andrew Bailey

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Canada, Mexico and EU criticise Trump’s metal tariffs amid fears of trade war

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UK Steel says Trump has ‘taken a sledgehammer’ to free trade; BoE governor warns against ripping out regulation – as it happened

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Zelenskyy: Europe cannot guarantee Ukraine’s security without America

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Most charges against Gaza protesters dismissed but ‘intent is to scare people’

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EU vows ‘firm and proportionate countermeasures’ against latest Trump tariffs – Europe live

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Tuesday briefing: Will Labour’s own ‘go home’ moment work – or lead to more desperate measures?

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Ukraine ‘may be Russian someday’, Trump says ahead of Zelenskyy meeting with Vance

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Lucy Letby and the medical experts who believe she is innocent – podcast

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US justice department official seeks dismissal of charges against Eric Adams

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