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The Latest Breaking News from The Bank of England

‘Cloudy’ economic outlook looms over Labour as 2024 draws to a close

Since winning the UK’s general election in July, Labour has faced sharp swings in the economic outlook and a shifting public mood.

The Independent UK

Minister defends Labour budget as Bank of England issues dire growth warning

Businesses have responded to Chancellor Rachel Reeves hiking the minimum wage and increasing National Insurance contributions by cutting jobs and raising prices

Evening Standard

What the papers say – December 20

Here are the biggest stories leading Friday’s front pages.

The Independent UK

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FTSE slumps as Bank of England holds interest rates

The FTSE 100 finished 93.79 points, or 1.14%, lower to end the day at 8,105.32.

The Independent UK

Analysis: What does the Bank of England’s interest rate decision mean for mortgages?

Economists and traders now expect that February may see the next rate cut, although it could be even later next year.

The Independent UK

Inflation fears trump growth concerns among Bank of England’s MPC members

Investors are betting on just one more rates cut this year, which could bring stagnation, undermining government efforts to drive the economy forward

The Guardian - UK

Base rate hold is ‘not the early Christmas present that many would have wanted’

Mortgage rates are likely to continue to ‘yo-yo’ over the next few months, one expert suggested.

Evening Standard

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Bank of England holds interest rates amid 'economic uncertainty' after Labour Budget

THE Bank of England has held interest rates at 4.75 as it cautioned over “heightened uncertainty in the economy” following the UK Budget and US…

The National (Scotland)

UK interest rates held at 4.75% amid ‘heightened economic uncertainty’

The Bank of England said it was keeping rates unchanged on Thursday after cutting the level in August and again in November.

Evening Standard

Bank of England warns economy will stagnate after Budget

Bleak forecast comes at Bank leaves interest rates on hold

Evening Standard

Bank Of England Expected To Hold Interest Rates Steady

Bank of England and U.S. Federal Reserve cautious on interest rate cuts amidst inflation concerns. Global inflation moderating.

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Further Hike In UK Inflation Hits Rate Cut Chance

UK annual inflation climbed further above the Bank of England's target rate in November, official data showed Wednesday, firming expectations that it will avoid cutting interest rates this week.

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Evening Standard

House price growth accelerates as London rents reach record highs

The figures were released on the day the ONS said Consumer Prices Index inflation rose to 2.6 per cent in November

The Independent UK

Annual growth in house prices and rents has accelerated

The figures were released on the day the ONS said Consumer Prices Index inflation rose to 2.6% in November.

The Independent UK

UK inflation rises further above Bank of England's target in November

Inflation in the U.K. has risen to its highest level since March, driven by an increase in fuel prices last month

The Independent UK

Surge in wages means beleaguered borrowers must wait for interest rates cut

Pay packets are now growing at 5.2 per cent, up from 4.9 per cent three months ago

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Evening Standard

Bank set to hold rates as wage growth rises for first time in more than a year

Official figures showed regular earnings growth rose by more than expected, to 5.2% in the three months to October.

The Guardian - UK

UK pay growth leaps to 5.2%, reducing chances of interest rate cut

Rise in wages for skilled workers in manufacturing sector drives increase, but vacancies fall again

Evening Standard

Wages surge reduces chances of an interest rate cut this week

The rate of unemployment remained unchanged at 4.3% in the three months to October.

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 falls as markets tread water ahead of interest rate decisions

The Bank of England and the US Federal Reserve will make calls on interest rates later in the week.

Evening Standard

Grade I listed former orangery converted by Sir John Soane on sale for £500k

This unique Music Room was designed by the architect behind the Bank of England

The Independent UK

Bank of England expected to hold interest rates after jump in inflation

Policymakers are unlikely to give mortgage holders an early Christmas present this year, after inflation rose in October.

The National (Scotland)

UK economy shrinks for second month in a row

THE UK economy unexpectedly contracted in October, marking two months in a row of negative growth for the first time since the pandemic, new…

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