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Rising inflation will continue to cause political headaches for the government, but also for the Bank of England

The Bank of England raised its main interest rate for the eleventh time in a row to 4.25% at its March meeting. At its previous meeting in February the Bank was optimistic about the prospects for inflation in the coming year, saying: “We expect inflation to fall quickly this year.”

The Conversation

OPINION - We can’t let saving the banks distract from the vital war on inflation

The Bank of England is faced with the sort of choice that central bankers prefer not to confront. Inflation is far too perky, which warrants higher interest rates. The global financial system, however, is in an unexpected state of stress: the financial “central heating” is on the blink. Past financial…

Evening Standard

Could office blocks be the next big casualty of the banking crisis?

Higher interest rates and cuts in lending pile pressure on commercial property sector after hit from hybrid working

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Myopia in the Bank of England over companies’ profiteering

Letter: Research showing that most price increases came from ‘companies seeking to maintain profit margins’ has not been noticed by the Bank, writes Bernie Evans

The Guardian - UK

It may not be 2008 all over again – but this banking turmoil is not without danger

New approach is needed to get UK through looming credit crunch after failure of recovery from crash

The Guardian - UK

Economist tackles independence currency question and urges Scots to be 'grown up'

ON THE first day of Scotland’s first economics festival, one economist urged Scots to support the adoption of a new currency and face being “a…

The National (Scotland)

Bank of England chief warns firms hiking prices could lead to higher interest rates

His comments follow a surprise increase in inflation earlier this week and the Bank of England's decision to raise interest rates - the 11th rise in a row - from 4% to 4.25%.

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Bank of England boss warns firms that raising prices will trigger higher interest rates

Bank governor Andrew Bailey speaks after increasing rates to highest level in 14 years

The Independent UK

Deutsche Bank shares tumble as fresh banking sell-off grips Europe and US – as it happened

Stock markets and oil fall amid fears over Germany’s biggest bank

The Guardian - UK

The Apprentice 2023 winner announced after gripping all-female final

In the final episode of the 2023 series, Marnie and Rochelle were tasked with creating a new brand for their company, producing a digital billboard, directing and editing a television advert and designing a metaverse

Daily Mirror

Bank Of England Hikes Interest Rates To 4.25%: Pound Edges Higher, UK Stocks Hold Steady

The Bank of England raised interest rates by 25 basis points to 4.25% as the Pound edges higher and the UK Stock hold steady

Zenger

ASX closes lower after Afterpay owner Block sheds 18pc in Friday trade, Swiss National Bank says Credit Suisse crisis 'put to a halt'

The ASX finished trading lower on Friday, with Afterpay owner Block Inc dropping 18 per cent in the wake of a scathing report by short-seller Hindenburg that alleged the company "misled" investors. Look back at the day's market's and business news as it happened.

ABC News

Central banks hike rates despite turmoil

London (AFP) - The Bank of England joined Norway and Switzerland in hiking interest rates Thursday as inflation remains elevated, though banking-sector turmoil could soon lead to a pause in US tightening as hinted by the Federal Reserve.

AFP

Bank of England raises interest rates to 4.25%

The UK’s central bank announces 11th consecutive interest rate increase as it focuses on fighting inflation.

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Evening Standard

OPINION - Interest rate rises are a blunt tool – but we haven’t thought of anything better

I would ban all open letters. Don’t write one and never put your name to someone else’s. Open letters are petitions that went to Oxbridge and goad you into asking which college they attended. But there is one example I hold in particularly low regard: the exchange of letters between…

The Conversation

Why mortgage rates will not return to recent lows any time soon

The Bank of England base rate has increased steeply from 0.25% in January 2022 to 4.25% in March 2023. More than 4 million UK households now have significantly higher mortgage costs as a result, while also dealing with the impact of soaring prices for other items such as food and…

AFP

Stocks mixed after more interest rate hikes

New York (AFP) - Wall Street bounced but European markets wobbled Thursday as investors weighed fresh interest rate hikes by central banks and signs of a possible pause in US monetary tightening following turmoil in the banking sector.

Manchester Evening News

Expert warns Bank of England interest rate rise will affect more than a million homeowners

It's the 11th consecutive time that interest rates have been increased - and it's bad news for the property market

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AFP

More central banks hike rates despite banking turmoil

London (AFP) - The Bank of England joined Norway and Switzerland in hiking interest rates Thursday to tackle stubbornly-high inflation, though banking-sector turmoil could soon lead to a pause in US tightening as hinted by the Federal Reserve.

The Guardian - UK

Is this the end of UK interest rate rises or are there more to come?

The Bank of England’s move risks squeezing the economy just as inflation is expected to start falling

The Money Edit

Interest rates rise to 4.25% - what does it mean for your money?

The Bank of England has increased the base rate for the 11th time in a row. We look at whether rates could rise further this year, and what the latest hike means for your mortgage and savings

Manchester Evening News

What the Bank of England's rise in interest rate means for you and your money

The UK's interest rate has been risen up for the 11 consecutive time in a bid to drive down inflation

Insider UK

Bank raises interest rates again, alongside upgraded economic forecast

The UK economy is expected to grow slightly between April and June, revising a previously forecasted drop

The Independent UK

Why are interest rates going up – and how does raising them help inflation?

The Bank of England has hiked the interest rate to 4.25%

The Guardian - UK

UK interest rate rise: what it means for you

How the new base rate of 4.25% might affect mortgages, house prices and credit cards

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