Commuter rail strike talks resume as London braces for another disrupted week
Unions and operators return to the table after a weekend of cancelled services across the South East.
Rate decision leaves mortgage holders waiting on fixed-deal maths
Banks pause some products overnight as borrowers compare remortgage options.
Households coming off cheap fixed deals spent Thursday refreshing lender websites after the latest rate decision, with several high-street banks briefly withdrawing products while they reworked pricing.
Brokers said two-year fixes remain the most common enquiry, though longer terms appeal to buyers who want payment certainty more than the lowest initial rate.
What advisers recommend
Document income early, avoid large new credit draws before application, and treat comparison sites as a starting point rather than a final quote.
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