
"From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging."
"Financial information service Moneyfacts says in a new report that expectations are high for a booming market this year, sharing data that reveals the choice of mortgage products has risen to new highs. First-time buyers are also finding support in looser requirements by lenders, with many more deals aimed at those with a low deposit available, the report finds. It shows that product choice overall rose month-on-month, to 7,158 options, up 650 in a year, making the highest level since October 2007."
The Independent emphasizes on-the-ground reporting across major issues and asks for donations to continue sending journalists without paywalls. The outlet highlights investigative work such as probing Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC and producing the documentary 'The A Word' that focuses on American women fighting for reproductive rights. Moneyfacts data indicate a strengthening mortgage market at the start of 2026, with product choice rising to 7,158 options, an increase of 650 year-on-year and the highest level since October 2007. Deals at 90 and 95 percent loan-to-value are near 18-year highs and two-year fixed rates have fallen to around 4.44 percent.
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