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Interest rate hikes are not the only tool to fight UK inflation – here's what the government should do

Over the past year, interest rates have been rising rapidly around the world. The post-COVID economic recovery and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine caused inflation to reach 10% or more in many countries. Central banks in the US, UK and Europe have fought back by raising interest rates in an attempt…

The Conversation

Banks unveil plans to boost savings rates

First Direct said it had reviewed its interest rates ‘to ensure our customers receive a competitive return’.

The Independent UK

Inflation crisis: is a recession the only answer?

Tory ministers have a long record of making rather callous statements about the economy, said Paul Waugh in The i Paper.

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Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed after central bankers say interest rates must stay high

Asian stock markets are mixed after leaders of major central banks said they need to keep interest rates high to fight persistent inflation despite fears that might tip the global economy into recession

The Independent UK

High interest rates may persist, says Bank of England governor

Andrew Bailey says financial markets expect more rate rises amid continuing high inflation

The Guardian - UK

The volatile mortgage market and what the interest rate increases mean for you

This week, our columnist Graeme Nichols from West End Mortgages, discusses the latest mortgage increases and what it means for you.

Glasgow Live

Powell signals Fed open to two straight hikes at coming meetings

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled policymakers could potentially raise interest rates in July and September to curb persistent price pressures and cool a surprisingly resilient U.S. labor market.

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Five parts of the economy that are hit when house prices fall

UK house price growth is slowing. While prices rose 1.2% in June compared to last year, this is down on May’s 1.9% growth, according to property website Zoopla. Its house price index – which forecasts a 5% fall in house prices this year – also shows that 42% of sellers…

The Conversation

Halifax, Nationwide, HSBC and TSB all raise mortgage prices yet again

Interest rates have skyrocketed in recent weeks, with the average two-year fixed deal hitting 6.3% today

Evening Standard

Mounting debts and public anger could finally sink water companies in England and Wales

Firms have loaded up debt to pay dividends and been fined millions for dumping raw sewage into rivers

The Guardian - UK

Rishi Sunak told he's 'given up' as PM as he struggles to explain Tory housing plans

In a fraught PMQs, Keir Starmer claimed the PM's body language and answers showed he had 'given up' and asked how many will lose their homes as interest rates soar before the Government helps them

Daily Mirror

The mortgage crunch: what happens if you fall behind on your home loan?

Lenders have agreed to be more flexible towards struggling mortgage borrowers amid concerns about rising interest rates.

The Week

Banks have ‘questions to answer over interest rate rises for savers’

The Bank last week raised interest rates from 4.5% to 5%, triggering fresh misery for struggling mortgage holders.

The Independent UK

UK facing a YEAR-LONG recession if interest rates are increased again, experts warn

Economists at Bloomberg are expecting a 'shallow' recession as the Bank of England puts up interest rates - but the experts believe this will likely by over by next year's election

Daily Mirror

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The Guardian - UK

Corporate profits drove up prices last year, says ECB president

Christine Lagarde says without a shift in corporate behaviour, interest rates will need to stay higher for longer

The Independent UK

Europe's interest rates to stay high as long as needed to defeat inflation, central bank chief says

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde is warning that inflation is holding its grip on the economy

Kiplinger

Four Ways Parents Can Help Kids Be First-Time Home Buyers

High real estate prices and interest rates are making buying a first home more challenging than ever, but parents can make loans, give gifts and be co-signers.

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The Best Banks of 2024

Kiplinger's list of the best banks, based on interest rates, fees and other features.

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The Guardian - UK

Here’s how we can stop Britain’s inflation nightmare

Letters: Readers offer solutions to rising interest rates and mortgage costs

TechRadar

Overcoming the major barriers to business & IT modernization

Unstable inflation and rising interest rates have led organizations to drive efficiencies where possible.

Manchester Evening News

Martin Lewis says banks are 'profiteering' after being bailed out in 2007

It comes as interest rates hiked to 5 percent last week

Daily Mirror

Damning figures show how much higher UK mortgage payments are than in Europe

Labour has hit out at the "Tory mortgage penalty" and lashed out at the Government for failing to provide support for families struggling to keep their homes

Manchester Evening News

‘How are people meant to live? My mortgage has gone up by £500 a month'

Leanne, 33, is one of many homeowners who have been forced to fork out more for their mortgage after interest rates hiked

The Guardian - UK

Young adults pay heaviest price for Britain’s exploding mortgage timebomb

Rising interest rates expose widening generational gulf, with millennials facing heavy increases in monthly payments

Manchester Evening News

Rishi Sunak warns there's 'no alternative' to tackling inflation as he defends interest rates hike

One opposition leader labelled his comments 'patronising'

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