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The Latest Breaking News from The Bank of England

Major bank predicts four interest rate cuts - here’s what it might mean for your money

The Bank of England could bring the base rate as low as 2.75 per cent within 12 months according to one prediction

The Independent UK

UK mortgage lending at four-year high amid rush to avoid stamp duty rise

Figures show a 290% rise in mortgage borrowing, but approvals for new home purchases fell for the third month

The Guardian - UK

Home buyer mortgage approvals fell ahead of stamp duty deadline

Stamp duty discounts became less generous for some home buyers from April 1.

The Independent UK

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Why Canadians might want to beware what they have wished for with Mark Carney

NEWS ANALYSIS: Mark Carney has pulled off a stunning victory in Canada but his legacy in the UK from his time as governor of the Bank of England is mixed, David Maddox writes

The Independent UK

Who is Mark Carney? Canada's new prime minister and former Bank of England governor

Mark Carney has been elected as Canada's new prime minister following a significant victory for the Liberal Party, overcoming Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives

Evening Standard

BlackRock’s billions and signs of a fall in interest rates show it’s not all gloom for UK business

NEWS ANALYSIS: Awful April might just be closing with reason to face May and beyond with a more careful measure of optimism, as Karl Matchett reports

The Independent UK

UK consumer confidence dips to lowest level since 2023 amid tariff concerns

GfK index falls by four points in April to -23 as domestic tax increases and rising bills also weigh on households

The Guardian - UK

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UK must take impact of trade wars ‘very seriously’, says Bank governor

Andrew Bailey said the central bank is currently ‘working through’ the implications of US President Donald Trump’s tariff plans.

Evening Standard

Interest rates are set to go down in the UK next month - here’s why

Interest rates are likely to go down next month - but much could yet be decided by how fast the issues around tariffs are resolved

The Independent UK

Labour must focus on risk to global financial stability posed by Trump policies, not only trade

As Rachel Reeves heads to US for IMF meetings, stance appears unaltered despite chaos unleashed by White House

The Guardian - UK

What happened in Canada’s French-language election debate?

Liberal Prime Minister Carney says he’s the man to take on Trump, as Conservative Poilievre says time for change.

Al Jazeera

Why has inflation fallen and what does it mean for households?

The rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation eased to 2.6% for March.

Evening Standard

UK inflation falls more than expected boosting rate cut chances

Although there is increased speculation of more interest rate cuts this year, sticky-high inflation, which remains above the Bank of England's 2% threshold and an escalating global tariff war continue to be concerns.

Euronews

Good news on UK inflation may be short-lived amid trade war and rising household bills

Worsening global outlook makes ‘gradual and careful’ approach on interest rates by Bank of England more difficult

The Guardian - UK

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US stock markets fall further after Trump curbs chip sales to China; gold hits new record high – as it happened

Global stock markets and dollar sell off while gold jumps by 2.4%; eurozone and UK inflation slow

The Independent UK

UK inflation dips in March, potentially paving the way for another interest rate cut

Inflation in the U.K. fell for the second month running in March largely as a result of lower prices at the pump, a move that is likely to pile pressure on the Bank of England to cut interest rates next month

Evening Standard

Inflation falls to just 2.6% as cost of filling up the car drops on lower oil price

The main reasons for the fall included lower fuel prices and softer hotel rates

Evening Standard

Inflation set to ease further after dip in petrol prices

A consensus of economists has predicted that Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation will come in at 2.7% for March.

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The Guardian - UK

US firm in £263m takeover bid for Bank of England banknote printer

Board has recommended all-cash deal with Atlas Holdings, but Edi Truell may be considering a higher offer

The National (Scotland)

Scotonomics: The UK media has no idea how the markets work

Here is this week's Scotonomics, we hope you will enjoy. This week the newsletter comes from William Thomson (follow me on X/Twitter!)

The Independent UK

UK property prices surge to new record high

The record comes despite recent changes to stamp duty regulations

Evening Standard

House prices: record high asking prices in April despite stamp duty changes

At £377,182, the average asking price for a home in Britain surpassed a previous record set in May 2024

The Independent UK

Record high average price tag on a home in April after £5,000 monthly jump

At £377,182, the average asking price for a home in Britain surpassed a previous record set in May 2024, Rightmove said.

Evening Standard

Barclays set to cut some mortgage rates below 4% on Friday

Global economic volatility has boosted expectations that the Bank of England will respond with rate cuts.

The Independent UK

Mortgage relief as major lender to slash rates below 4 per cent

Barclays will offer a two-year fixed-rate mortgage at 3.99 per cent to home buyers with a 40 per cent deposit

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