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Bond yields have climbed to 19-year highs, pushing mortgage rates above 6.75% and raising borrowing costs across credit cards, auto loans, and other consumer debt amid persistent inflation concerns.
National Savings and Investments is increasing premium bond prize fund rates to 4.35% annually from September, improving winning odds to 21,000-1 and adding over 308,000 more prizes to monthly draws.
Annual after-school childcare costs for primary schoolchildren in England have risen 42% over the past decade, now exceeding £2,800 per child annually in some UK regions.
Starter-home sales fell 5.4% year-over-year in May despite increased inventory, while luxury home sales rose 6.2%, reflecting a K-shaped economic divide in the housing market.
Scammers are targeting film fans with fake streaming sites offering free access to The Odyssey, attempting to steal personal and banking information from unsuspecting viewers.
A UK thinktank recommends the government implement an emergency plan to reduce energy bills by up to £175 annually for low-income households, targeting families with earnings below £24,000.
