Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75% but warns war could force future rises Central bank announces surprise plan to sell billions of pounds in government bonds back to the Treasury The Guardian - UK · Sep 17
U.S. Stock Futures Rally as Bond Yields Fall on Fed’s Inflation Resolve September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU26) are up +0.90%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU26) are up +1.09% this morning as Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh’s resolve to combat inflation reassured markets, driving bond yields lower and boosting sentiment. Barchart · Sep 17
What we know about today’s Bank of England interest rate decision IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 17
Global Market: Bank of England seen holding rates as UK inflation climbs The Bank of England is expected to hold its 3.75% benchmark rate for a sixth meeting despite UK inflation rising to 3.1% in August. Higher fuel and energy costs linked to the Iran conflict are intensifying price pressures. Policymakers will monitor wages and domestic inflation, while markets anticipate possible rate… The Economic Times · Sep 17
UK government borrowing costs fall as Bank of England outlines new bond-selling plan – as it happened BoE lays out proposal to sell UK bonds back to the government, and wind up the asset purchase scheme launched after the GFC The Guardian - UK · Sep 17
Bank of England expected to keep interest rates unchanged despite rising inflation The Bank of England is expected to keep interest rates unchanged, despite rising inflation in the UK The Independent UK · Sep 17
Hawkish Fed lifts dollar to 7-week high as focus turn to BOJ In a remarkable shift, the dollar has climbed to its highest point in seven weeks after the Federal Reserve's decision to elevate interest rates and hint at more hikes. Investors are now keenly watching the forthcoming decisions from the Bank of England and the Bank of Japan. The surge in… The Economic Times · Sep 17
Andy Burnham and Mark Carney unite for poignant Everton match A tribute was shown to Mr Burnham’s father Roy, who died this week The Independent UK · Sep 16
Andy Burnham joined by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at Everton match The Blues supporters both lost their fathers after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Evening Standard · Sep 16
Trade union boss among Chancellor’s appointments to Bank of England board Paul Nowak, general secretary of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), will take on a non-executive director position on a four-year term. Evening Standard · Sep 16
Bank of England set to hold interest rates as inflation fuels cost of living fears This would mark the sixth consecutive occasion the Monetary Policy Committee has chosen to freeze rates The Independent UK · Sep 16
Bank of England set to keep interest rates on hold despite rising inflation Most economists think the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will opt to keep interest rates unchanged at its next meeting on Thursday. Evening Standard · Sep 16
School Assembly News Headlines, September 17, 2026: Top national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the day School Assembly News Headlines: India's ambassador held discussions with Nepal's foreign minister to enhance their bilateral relations. Meanwhile, India and Canada are striving to finalize their economic partnership agreement by the end of the year. In the UK, inflation rates have surged, prompting the Bank of England to contemplate raising… The Economic Times · Sep 16
UK inflation rises to 5-month high, further pressuring Bank of England to raise rates this year Inflation in the United Kingdom has risen to a five-month high, an increase that will pressure the Bank of England to hike interest rates again over coming months The Independent UK · Sep 16
The Guardian - UK · Sep 16 Slave-trade wealth was embedded in Britain’s financial system, research finds Dozens of Bank of England directors and founding subscribers invested in trafficking of enslaved Africans
The Guardian - UK · Sep 15 The Guardian view on the Bank of England’s £120bn bill: power without accountability Editorial: Quantitative tightening has blurred the line between monetary and fiscal policy, leaving ministers accountable for decisions they cannot directly control
Evening Standard · Sep 15 Mortgage ‘pain’ not easing for borrowers as average fixed rates climb Moneyfacts said the choice of homeowner mortgage products has also reduced.
Barchart · Sep 14 Nasdaq Futures Plunge as Chipmakers Sink on AI Slowdown Concerns, Fed Meeting Awaited September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU26) are down -1.77% this morning as chipmakers came under heavy selling pressure after leaders of major AI companies called for a slower pace of AI development.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 8 UK government pays highest interest rate on 30-year bond since 1998 High yields threaten to wipe out at least half of the £24bn headroom John Healey was expecting to have for his budget
The Guardian - UK · Sep 8 Bank of England’s tricky balancing act in dealing with global bond shock Letter: Complicated trade-offs raise the issue of whether the government needs to change its relationship to the Bank of England, says Prof Costas Milas
Evening Standard · Sep 8 FTSE 100 slips as Bank of England chief flags inflation risks Andrew Bailey discussed interest rates and other ongoing economic pressures in an appearance before Parliament’s Treasury Committee.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 8 More than 600 UK flights cancelled after air traffic control ‘technical issue’ – as it happened National Air Traffic Services apologise for technical issue disrupting departures today, which Flightradar24 say has caused hundreds of cancellations
The Independent UK · Sep 4 The key decision this September that could send mortgage costs soaring The MPC will vote on 17 September over whether to raise rates back to 4 per cent
Evening Standard · Sep 4 Central banks face ‘serious challenge’ from populism, says Bank of England boss Andrew Bailey said the Bank should be insulated from ‘short-term political pressures’.