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'Mortgage price war' sends approval rates to highest level since mini-Budget

There were 60,100 mortgages approved in February, the Bank of England said, which was the highest figure since September 2022

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Bank of England investigating claim Metro Bank put customers’ data at risk

Exclusive: Whistleblower raised concerns about security of in-branch coin-counter software

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‘Inflation in the UK will be too low for the next three years’, top economists say

If so, the Bank of England is likely to start slashing interest rates

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City traders up bets on Bank of England cutting interest rates in May

June is still seen as most likely, but a cut at the Bank of England’s very next meeting is now seen as a possibility

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HSBC urges investors to back AGM vote opening way to higher bonuses

London-headquartered lender wants to take advantage of UK’s decision to scrap bonus cap

The Guardian - UK

UK interest rate cuts ‘in play’, says Bank of England governor

Comments come after MPC spoke of ‘encouraging signs’ of falling inflation that could lead to cuts

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Bank Of England: UK Inflation Trend Positive For Rate Cuts

Bank of England's positive inflation outlook hints at potential interest rate cuts for UK economy.

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Bank Of England Freezes Interest Rate At 16-year High

The Bank of England on Thursday held its key interest rate at a 16-year high, opting against a reduction as inflation remains elevated despite recent slowdowns.

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Interest rates held by the Bank of England – but a cut is likely on the way

Rates remain at 5.25%, but inflation heading towards 2% all-but guarantees a welcome cut – and relief for Rishi SunakBusiness live – latest updates

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Bank governor says ‘things moving in the right direction’ amid criticism for leaving rates on hold – as it happened

UK central bank faces criticism for keeping Bank Rate at 5.25% after a shock rate cut in Switzerland and a hike in Turkey today

The Guardian - UK

Bank Of England To Hold Rate Despite Slowing Inflation

The Bank of England is widely expected to keep its main interest rate at a 16-year high Thursday, rejecting a cut as inflation remains well above target despite recent slowing.

International Business Times

Bank Of England To Delay Rate Cut Discussion

Bank of England expected to maintain cautious stance amidst economic uncertainties, monitoring indicators closely.

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Rachel Reeves is staking it all on economic growth. So where’s her plan to achieve it?

Promising to reform the planning system, boost investment and improve skills is all very well, but the detail is missing, says Guardian economics editor Larry Elliott

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Inflation drops to 3.4%: how long before we're all better off? - The Standard Podcast

Financial Journalist Michael Hunter explains the significance of this latest drop in inflation.

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Average UK house price £2,000 lower in January than a year earlier

The slowdown in Consumer Prices Index inflation could have positive impacts for mortgages and the housing market, experts said.

International Business Times

UK Inflation Slows To Lowest Level In Almost 2.5 Years

Britain's annual inflation rate fell more than expected in February, official data showed Wednesday, fuelling speculation that the Bank of England will start cutting interest rates in the coming months.

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The fight against UK inflation is being won – but when will interest rates be cut?

Prices are still going up but the tide has turned, raising expectations the Bank of England may cut rates in response

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UK Inflation Eases, Bank Of England May Cut Rates

UK inflation eases to 3.4% in February, potentially prompting Bank of England interest rate cuts, impacting upcoming general election.

The Guardian - UK

UK inflation falls to 3.4%, but rents rise at record pace; HMRC halts plans to turn off tax helpline over summer – as it happened

UK inflation falls to lowest rate since September 2021, helped by slowdown in rising food prices

Evening Standard

‘Pent-up demand’ will drive 2025 housing market boom, Mortgage Advice Bureau says

The market is already in the “early stages” of recovery, but a bigger rebound could be on the way after the Bank of England starts cutting interest rates

Evening Standard

Inflation to fall to 3.5% this week but Bank of England won’t cut interest rates, City markets suggest

City experts predict that rate of price rises will hit BOE’s target in one or two months’ time

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Australian shares edge up as key verdicts loom on rates

The local share market has finished 0.1 per cent higher ahead of meetings this week by the RBA, the Bank of Japan, the Fed and the Bank of England.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the Bank of England’s week ahead: it’s time to start cutting rates

Editorial: High rates only prolong economic stagnation and the farce of big bank profits while Britons can’t feed themselves

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UK Inflation Expectations Ease, Relieving Bank Of England Pressure

Recent data shows a decrease in UK inflation expectations, easing pressure on the Bank of England amid global economic uncertainty.

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