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The Latest Breaking News from Bank of England

Inflation rate dipped to 2.5% in December

The rate is still well above the Bank of England’s target of 2% but could open the door to another interest rate cut next month

Evening Standard

UK borrowing costs drop as inflation pressures ease, reversing gains after market turbulence – as it happened

Cooling UK inflation paves way for February interest rate cut, economists say; US inflation rises but key ‘core’ measure eases

The Guardian - UK

Cuts, tax rises and doing nothing: Rachel Reeves’ options to tackle economic woe

Labour’s fiscal rules may limit the chancellor’s ability to act, but waiting it out may be the best option

The Guardian - UK

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Firms to pass on tax hikes through lower wages in long run, Bank executive says

Sarah Breeden, the Bank’s deputy governor for financial stability, also said firms might respond to the tax rises by cutting staff or raising prices.

Evening Standard

What rising government debt costs mean for your finances

High government borrowing costs come amid fears that inflation is creeping up again, which could lead the Bank of England to keep rates on hold

The Independent UK

The UK property outlook for 2025: another bleak year for mortgages amid so much economic uncertainty

Throughout 2024, many home owners and prospective first-time buyers would have kept a close eye on the Bank of England’s base interest rate. Eventually, the first cut arrived in August (from 5.25% to 5%), followed by another drop to 4.75% in November.

The Conversation

Mortgage pain to stay as government borrowing costs hit 27-year high

High government borrowing costs come amid fears that inflation is creeping up again, which could lead the Bank of England to keep rates on hold

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Mark Carney: the ‘rock star central banker’ weighing up run to be Canada’s PM

Former Bank of England governor in the frame as successor to departing Justin Trudeau

The Guardian - UK

Former Bank boss Mark Carney considering running to succeed Canada’s Trudeau

Mr Carney was governor of the Bank of England between 2013 and 2020.

The Independent UK

Mark Carney ‘considering’ run to replace Justin Trudeau as Canada PM

Supporters of former Bank of England and Bank of Canada governor say he has experience to lead in period of instability

The Guardian - UK

Number of mortgage approvals made to home buyers dipped in November

The new year is off to a ‘promising start’ with a couple of lenders reducing their mortgage rates, one expert said.

Evening Standard

City regulators to start oversight of tech firms that provide ‘critical’ services to UK

New powers come amid concerns that cyber-attacks and outages could put the country’s financial stability at risk

The Guardian - UK

The North American smartphone market could be headed for a depressing 2025

Smartphones around the world still deliver tons of excitement, but the choices in North America continue to dwindle.

Android Central

‘It’s a huge problem’: what’s gone wrong at the ONS and why does it matter?

The UK’s number-crunching body is still playing catchup over job figures after the pandemic, with validity of survey data being questioned

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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.

Evening Standard

Bank of England holds interest rates at 4.75% but says UK economy stagnating

The Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee said it was keeping rates unchanged on Thursday following a divided vote among policymakers.

Evening Standard

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.

The Guardian - UK

Bank of England holds interest rate at 4.75% but warns of UK stagnation risk

Central bank downgrades growth forecast amid threat from budget fallout, rising inflation and Trump trade tariffs

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The Guardian - UK

Bank of England leaves UK interest rates on hold in 6-3 split, knocking pound – as it happened

Final UK interest rate decision of the year, as Spain’s Navantia agrees a deal to purchase Harland & Wolff’s four shipyards

The Independent UK

Interest rates live: Bank of England holds interest rates and downgrades growth in blow for Labour

The Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee voted by a majority of 6–3 to maintain the rate at 4.75 per cent

Evening Standard

UK interest rates set to be held at 4.75% after inflation rises again

The Bank of England will announce the results of its next policy decision on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Inflation analysis: Prices rising faster means higher borrowing costs for longer amid recession fears

The rise in inflation last month is likely to mean higher borrowing costs for longer

Top News

UK Inflation Rises To 8-Month High, Dampening Rate Cut Expectations

U.K. inflation surged to 2.6% in November, posing challenges for the Bank of England and raising concerns about the impact of government spending on inflation.

International Business Times

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.

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

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