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The Latest Breaking News from The Bank of England

Number of agreed UK house sales over past month ‘up 15% on 2023’

Buyers not fazed by election or Euro 2024, says Rightmove, as ‘gamechanging’ interest rate cuts anticipated

The Guardian - UK

Hopes of interest rate cut dashed by Bank of England economist

Huw Pill says he is uncomfortable with persistence of inflation

The Guardian - UK

I listened to Rachel Reeves's first big speech – it was a total waste of time

OUR new Chancellor of the Exchequer concluded her first major speech in that role by saying "there is no time to waste". I wish she would…

The National (Scotland)

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Millions benefited from mortgages fixed at low prices – now many are struggling with much higher monthly payments

The impact of higher mortgage costs is now biting hard. Three million UK households face the prospect of having to renew their mortgage within the next two years as their fixed-rate periods come to an end. While nearly two-thirds of all borrowers have already remortgaged at more expensive rates, a…

The Conversation

What Labour’s huge win means for pensions, mortgages and your finances

From renting to cost-of-living, here’s what it means

The Independent UK

King Charles £10 note sells for £17,000 – what you should look for

PEOPLE in the UK have been told to keep a close eye on their bank notes after a new King Charles III £10 note sold for £17,000 at auction ...

The National (Scotland)

Marathon mortgages: Would you pay more interest over time in return for lower monthly payments?

The interest rates situation has seen a surge in interest in long-term mortgages that last up to 40 years

Evening Standard

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She could soon be the UK’s first female chancellor – but who is Rachel Reeves?

The 45-year-old has the perfect CV for the role, with experience at the Bank of England and in private finance – but how has her background shaped her tough stance on public finances?

The Guardian - UK

UK house prices still unaffordable for many people, says Nationwide

High mortgage interest rates and soaring bills hitting affordability despite wages rising above inflation

The Guardian - UK

House prices set to rise at slower rate than incomes, research shows

House price growth will ‘remain muted’ but property prices will remain generally unaffordable, Zoopla has said

The Independent UK

Global wave of elections could hit UK financial system, warns Bank of England

Central bank raises concerns over newly elected governments as more than 80 countries go to polls this year

The Guardian - UK

Mortgage of first-time buyer tops £1,000 a month as house prices and rates rise

Average monthly payment has risen by 61% since 2019, pushing borrowers into smaller homes or ultra-long loans

The Guardian - UK

Tories did not lay waste the economy, but the myth suits Labour’s campaign message

Without minimising the challenges faced by Starmer and Reeves, it is actually not a bad time to be arriving in office

The Guardian - UK

'Lettuce leaf' between Tory and Labour fiscal plans, former BoE chief economist warns

LABOUR have been urged to heed a former chief economist of the Bank of England who warned that there was only a “lettuce leaf” between their…

The National (Scotland)

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Evening Standard

OPINION - All bets are off: The Tories might be having the worst campaign in British election history

As they always said would happen, the polls began to narrow. Keir Starmer came unstuck on questions around taxation. The Rwanda scheme was finally up and running by late May. The Bank of England cut interest rates in mid-June. Nigel Farage decided to stay out of the campaign. And the…

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Bank Of England Maintains 5.25% Interest Rate Despite 2% Inflation

Bank of England maintains interest rate at 5.25% despite inflation hitting 2%, reflecting confidence in economic conditions.

Evening Standard

Bank of England leaves interest rates on hold at 5.25%

Monetary Policy Committee decision means that there is no chance of a cut in borrowing costs before August

The Independent UK

No fall in interest rates despite inflation hitting 2% target, Bank of England announces

No relief for borrowers as Bank of England base rate to remain at 5.25 per cent at least until August

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The Guardian - UK

Bank of England keeps interest rates at 5.25% in ‘finely balanced’ decision

Seventh consecutive freeze comes despite fall in rate of inflation to 2% target last month

The Independent UK

Bank of England expected to keep main interest rate at 16-year high of 5.25% despite inflation fall

Any hopes the governing Conservative Party may have of the Bank of England cutting its main interest rate from a 16-year high of 5.25% are expected to be dashed

International Business Times

As Election Looms, BoE Set To Sit Tight On UK Rate

The BoE was widely forecast to keep its cost of borrowing at 5.25 percent, a 16-year high, following a regular monetary policy meeting.

The Independent UK

UK interest rates: Bank of England announces interest rate decision after fall in inflation

Bank decision on interest rates comes a day after inflation fell to 2%

Evening Standard

Average London house prices down 4% annually in April — could cheaper mortgages be ahead?

The house price figures were released as data showed that inflation slowed to 2% in May.

Top News

UK Inflation Hits 2% Target After Three Years

Recent UK inflation hitting 2% target sparks economic and political debates, impacting households and policymakers.

The Independent UK

How do interest rates affect inflation and mortgages?

Hopes have been raised that lower levels of inflation will mean interest rates cuts and in turn lower mortgage costs

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