UK Markets Daily: FTSE 100 Closes Down 1.7% on Thursday 1 October 2026
The FTSE 100 fell 1.7% to 10,428 on Thursday 1 October as UK equities slid, Brent crude dropped 2.2% and gold held firm above $4,190 an ounce.
APR Explained: What It Really Costs to Borrow in the UK
APR explained: representative rates, how interest is calculated, minimum payments, and Section 75 protection.
0% Purchase Credit Cards: A Complete UK Guide
0% purchase cards explained: interest-free periods, how they differ from balance transfers, and when they beat BNPL.
Balance Transfer Credit Cards: How 0% Deals Work in the UK
Balance transfer cards explained: 0% periods, transfer fees, and the traps to avoid.
First-Time Buyer Guide UK: Deposits, Schemes and How to Start
First-time buyer guide: how much deposit you need, current schemes including the new Your First Home plan, and the steps to buy.
Stamp Duty in 2026: Rates, Thresholds and First-Time Buyer Relief
Stamp duty rates for 2026/27: the £125,000 threshold, first-time buyer relief to £300,000, and worked examples.
Remortgaging in the UK: When to Do It and How It Works
Remortgaging explained: when to start, product transfer vs new lender, early repayment charges, and how long it takes.
Emergency Fund: How Much Should You Save in the UK?
How much should your emergency fund hold? MoneyHelper’s 3–6 month rule, where to keep it, and how to build it from scratch.
Easy-Access vs Fixed-Rate Savings Accounts: What’s Best in 2026?
Easy-access or fixed-rate savings? How they differ, what AER means, and how the 3.75% base rate feeds into your choice.
Cash ISA vs Stocks and Shares ISA: Which Is Right for You in 2026?
Cash ISA or stocks and shares ISA? How the £20,000 allowance works, the April 2027 cash ISA cap, and which suits your money.
