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Borrowers expecting costs to come down will have to wait longer, as Bank of England governors are poised to wait for more compelling indications that the cost-of-living crisis has eased....

The Bank of England is facing increasing Tory pressure for interest rate reduction ahead of the scheduled May rate-setting meeting, driving economists to caution that politicians should not interfere with...

The governor of the Bank of England has indicated that the UK is still on track for an interest rate cut, as official numbers show a further slowing in the...

According to data released on Tuesday, the UK job market lost a little more of its inflationary heat, which gave the Bank of England some respite. However, persistent underlying issues...

The Bank of England will soon cut interest rates to 3% in a move to support mortgage borrowers as inflation declines sharply, according to senior economists from KPMG. The Bank...

Policymakers at the Bank of England kept interest rates on hold at 5.25% for the fifth consecutive time, despite a fall in inflation. The Bank of England Keeps Interest Rates...

The Bank of England has been called to intensify efforts to bring the finance industry into line with the UK's climate targets. Prominent Economists and Advocacy Organizations Urge Bank of...

The British public's estimates for the rate of inflation over the next year have declined in the previous three months, according to a Bank of England survey released on Friday,...

According to the Bank of England, the level of outstanding mortgage balances with arrears surged by over 50% in 2023's fourth quarter in comparison with a year earlier. Bank of...

The Bank of England's chief economist recently emphasized that a cut in UK interest rates is not on the immediate horizon. Huw Pill's Cautionary Notes on UK Economy and Potential...

In a major move from the Bank of England, Clare Lombardelli has been appointed Deputy Governor of Monetary Policy (DGMP), succeeding Ben Broadbent. Approved by His Majesty the King, Clare...

The most influential banks globally are expressing scepticism about the Bank of England's macroeconomic assessment. A concerning proportion believes that the Monetary Policy Committee has misinterpreted global developments and is...

The Bank of England's official announcement solidifies the introduction of banknotes adorned with the likeness of King Charles III, slated for release on June 5th. In a directive aimed at...

Indicating a positive turn in its economic trajectory, Britain exhibits signs of recovery following a mild recession, as affirmed by the Bank of England governor. The anticipation of a forthcoming...

The Bank of England faces the peril of exacerbating the UK's recession unless it promptly reduces interest rates to alleviate the strain on households grappling with the relentless cost of...

The situation facing Bank of England rate setters became more complex today as official data revealed that wages had increased more than expected by the end of 2023. This unexpected...

Economists, including those at the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR), warn that the Bank of England's reluctance to share its plans for interest rate cuts may lead...

Analysts are increasingly noting the Bank of England's likely recognition of the unexpected progress in curbing inflation. However, the central bank remains hesitant about initiating interest rate cuts. The Bank...

The Met Office has issued a thunderstorm warning today, indicating the risk of flash flooding and travel disruption later today. The yellow weather warning covers parts of south-west England, Wales...

Banks are increasing mortgage rates at the same time as reducing savings offers, regardless of the central bank's interest rate freeze, which has persisted for several months. Many lenders have...

According to the Trades Union Congress, many average UK workers have seen £200 vanish from their bank accounts.  Average UK Workers Experience Real Wage Decline, Criticisms of Conservative Policies Arise...

Thousands of households are expected to receive their portion of a £421 million UK bank boost intended to assist with basic expenses. UK Bank Boost: Government Expands Household Support Fund...

The Bank of England base rate is set to fall, offering some good news for UK homeowners with tracker mortgages. This could mean a potential monthly saving of £300 by...

In a cautionary note, Swati Dhningra, a policymaker at the Bank of England, has expressed concerns about the potential consequences of delaying interest rate cuts until inflation further subsides. Dhingra...

In the five years since the announcement of the no-fault evictions ban, over 26,000 Section 21 notices have been issued. Concurrently, the social housing stock has plummeted, creating a complex...

Addressing inflation requires sacrifices from UK workers, including accepting reduced income deals, and necessitates organizations to regulate their profits. This cautionary stance is emphasized by a Bank of England official,...

Central banks must ensure they have fully addressed inflation concerns before considering interest rate cuts this year, according to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Despite revising its...

A cross-party coalition of Members of Parliament is urging ministers to promptly allocate £4 billion to bolster English town hall budgets. This call for action aims to avert an imminent...

Summer is just around the corner and there's good news on the horizon for British households. According to leading industry analysts at Cornwall Insights, a further fall in the price...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has vowed to offer people additional time and assistance in order for them to find a job. The pledge comes as new Universal...

Over the three months to March, wage growth in the UK remained strong despite the slowdown in the labour market. Members of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee had...

The UK emerged from recession at the beginning of the year thanks to stronger-than-expected growth. According to official statistics, the GDP expanded by 0.6% between January and March—the quickest pace...

The next government will be required to hit voters with post-election tax increases and delay net-zero investment unless it is willing to scrap Treasury guidelines for managing public finances, according...

The Bank of England is likely to hold interest rates at 5.25% for the sixth time in a row on Thursday. The move comes as inflation, which tracks price increases...

As investors grow increasingly confident that the Bank of England will start cutting rates by the summer, overtaking the US equivalent, they have increased their bets against sterling. According to...

Taxes and high interest rates are set to make the UK economy the slowest growing in the G7 next year, according to forecasts by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and...

Eight money and cost of living adjustments that will affect bank accounts. New changes go into effect this month, affecting Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) claimants, Universal Credit beneficiaries,...

According to Nationwide, UK house prices dipped in April as prospective buyers faced persistent affordability pressures. UK House Prices Slide as Lenders Raise Mortgage Rates The UK's largest building society...

Retail data recently showed that non-food prices in UK stores fell annually for the first time since 2021, bringing overall shop inflation below 1%, easing the burden of rising living...

As of 2024, the UK's mortgage payments had risen by a staggering 60% compared to 2021, giving a clear idea of the financial pressure homeowners are under. This significant jump...

British people could potentially gain an additional £1,000 in real terms on their savings, says the analysis, as providers offer competitive interest rates that exceed inflation levels. The current financial...

The cost of living crisis that has plagued millions of households since the end of 2021 appears to be easing, as data shows that UK grocery price inflation fell to...

Larger property has pushed asking prices to near record levels in April, following data that suggests the UK housing market is still recovering despite the recent volatility in mortgage rates....

According to reliable government sources, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is currently mulling over further National Insurance reductions. The announcement of tax policy scheduled for September is generating growing impatience about the tax...

UK rental prices soared at a record rate of 9.2% over the past month, while house prices stagnated, with London suffering the most. As well, rising borrowing costs continued to...

According to the Office for National Statistics, the UK economy saw a 0.1% increase in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in February of this year, following a 0.3% rise in January....

Halifax, a leading UK lender, reported that UK housing prices fell in March for the first time in six months, which surprised analysts and added to the indications of irregularity...

Leading UK Affordable Housing Associations issued warnings recently, pointing to a growing shortage of housing supply and the increasing financial difficulty of building new affordable homes. As public funding falls,...

According to Nationwide building society, UK house prices dropped for the first time in three months as high mortgages continue to impact the market. UK House Prices Dip for First...

The UK is taking steps to keep up with the rising cost of living by significantly increasing the legal minimum wage. However, the question remains: will it be enough? 9.8%...