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Bank of England ready to cut interest rates as jobs market slows, experts say

The Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is widely expected to reduce the base rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4% on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Bank of England forecast to cut interest rates amid rising unemployment and Trump tariffs

City predicts quarter-point drop to 4% when MPC meets on Thursday

The Guardian - UK

Bank of England governor blocks Rachel Reeves’s Revolut meeting

Concerns about chancellor’s involvement in independent process over fintech’s banking licence

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Remortgaging approvals rise amid ‘unusually high’ housing market activity

Some experts believe mortgaged buyer demand will gradually pick up, heading into the autumn.

Evening Standard

IMF warns on risks to global economy amid tariff trade shock – as it happened

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as economists say ‘risks to the global economy remain firmly to the downside’ amid Donald Trump’s trade war

The Guardian - UK

Bank of England chief says ‘not sensible’ to tear up ring-fencing rules

Andrew Bailey’s comments come after Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced plans to reform the system.

Evening Standard

Average UK house asking price sees steepest monthly drop in 20 years

The average price has fallen by more than £4,500 in July

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Water regulation should be overhauled, review recommends

The Independent Water Commission’s final report has outlined 88 recommendations to the UK and Welsh governments.

Evening Standard

What are the key recommendations in the landmark water sector review?

A look at the final proposals from the Independent Water Commission, led by former Bank of England deputy governor Sir Jon Cunliffe.

Evening Standard

House prices see biggest July drop for 'at least 20 years'

Property experts have downgraded forecasts for house price and rental growth this year

Evening Standard

Biggest July dip in average asking price for a home ‘in at least 20 years’

Property experts have downgraded forecasts for house price and rental growth this year.

The Independent UK

People will hate me... but our banknotes don't need a redesign

Thrilling exercise in democratic wish fulfillment, or costly vanity project?

Creative Bloq

Apple says ITC ruling on Chinese display ban won't impact the iPhone

An ITC ban on certain smartphone displays from China won't affect the iPhone, according to Apple

Tom’s Guide

Voices: Inflation has delivered a nasty shock – but don’t panic just yet...

COMMENT: The Bank of England can still cut rates at its August meeting, reassures James Moore. So, this blip may prove temporary...

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Annual house price inflation accelerating but rental price growth cooling – ONS

Property values rose by 3.9% on average in the 12 months to May, up from 3.6% annual growth in April, according to ONS figures.

Evening Standard

House price growth accelerating while rental price growth cools

Property values rose by 3.9 per cent on average in the 12 months to May, up from 3.6 per cent annual growth in April, according to ONS figures

Evening Standard

Households face new squeeze as June inflation unexpectedly jumps to 3.6%

The “grim” jump in inflation to an 18 month high is not expected to prevent an interest rate cut next month

The Independent UK

Cryptocurrency could be part of future UK banking system

Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey says reform of retail banking payments should be a priority

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Evening Standard

‘Urgent’ need for digital reform of banking payments, says Bank of England boss

Governor Andrew Bailey said he remained sceptical over the need for a digital pound, stressing that innovation in payments should be a priority.

The Conversation

England’s redesigned banknotes will reveal how the country sees itself

The Bank of England has announced a redesign of its banknotes and invited the public to suggest new themes that might feature on them. Victoria Cleland, the Bank of England’s chief cashier, said this was as “a symbolic representation of our collective national identity and an opportunity to celebrate the…

Evening Standard

Tax rises: Freeze on income tax thresholds for millions left on table by Treasury minister Darren Jones

The Government has promised not to raise the ‘headline rate’ of income tax but has left open the possibility of freezing the thresholds for paying the levy

The Independent UK

Interest rate cuts could be coming, signals Bank of England governor

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The Guardian - UK

Pound drops after Bank of England says it could further cut interest rates if jobs market slows

‘Slack’ opening up in UK economy as higher taxes squeeze employers, says Andrew Bailey

The Guardian - UK

Bank of England governor says jobs slowdown could prompt rate cut; European markets fall after Trump tariff threat – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as Andrew Bailey insists: “I think the path [for interest rates] is down”.

The Independent UK

The Bank of England lending shakeup helping first home buyers

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