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‘I’m still proud of what we created’: Metro Bank’s 14-year rollercoaster ride

From its lavish launch parties to a 2019 accounting scandal, the UK challenger bank has been beset by controversy

The Guardian - UK

Jeremy Hunt ‘considering spending cuts’ to fund pre-election tax giveaway

Treasury looking at reducing projected rise in public spending from 2025, FT reports citing insiders

The Guardian - UK

Sticky UK Inflation Stokes Bank Of England Rate-cut Debate

British annual inflation steadied last month, official data showed Wednesday, but prices still rose at double the Bank of England's target rate, adding to uncertainty over the timing of an interest-rate cut.

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Surprise fall in food prices raises hopes for interest rate cut

City markets are now pricing in a 55% likelihood the Bank of England will start cutting rates as soon as June.

Evening Standard

UK pay growth slows less than expected as workers bid up wages

December figures prompt predictions Bank of England may cut interest rates later than previously expected

The Guardian - UK

The Body Shop UK falls into administration; UK wage growth and US inflation hit rate cut hopes – as it happened

The Body Shop has collapsed into administration in the UK, less than three months after it was taken over by a private equity company

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the digital pound: an impetuous idea with a risky momentum of its own

Editorial: A ‘Britcoin’ would trade convenience for societal dangers that hard cash keeps in check

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‘Mixed messages’ in mortgage market as Nationwide ups rates while Santander cuts on same day

The latest changes come ahead of a big week for economic data, which should provide a clearer picture of the Bank of England’s interest rate plans

Evening Standard

Inflation expected to rise for second straight month, making interest rate cuts less likely

The UK’s headline rate of inflation is set to rise again to 4.2% in January

Evening Standard

Unemployment Rate in the UK: Official Figures Show Potential Discrepancy

The new data, derived from experimental results within the Labour Force Survey, could potentially exert pressure on the Bank of England to reconsider any immediate plans for interest rate cuts.

International Business Times UK

Uber posts first full-year operating profit as a listed company – business live

2023 was an “inflection point for Uber”, says CEO Dara Khosrowshahi

The Guardian - UK

Big banks up mortgage rates -- unless you are a first time buyer

HSBC and the Halifax today increased the cost of mortgages, despite a widespread expectation that the Bank of England will cut interest rates before the year is out – perhaps as early as the summer.

Evening Standard

UK’s credit unions face uncertain future amid cost of living crisis

The small cooperatives have found themselves at a crossroads, with concerns over governance and consolidation threats

The Guardian - UK

Nationwide raises mortgage prices on same day Bank of England holds interest rates

The country’s largest building society says it’ll increase rates by up to 0.3 percentage points on selected mortgage products

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Bank Of England Freezes Rate As Inflation Stays High

The Bank of England froze its key interest rate Thursday for a fourth meeting in a row, matching US Federal Reserve policy, as high inflation prevents cuts to borrowing costs.

Evening Standard

Bank of England leaves interest rates on hold at 5.25%

City forecasters do not expect the first cut in the cost of borrowing until May or June

The Guardian - UK

Bank of England governor says ‘things are moving in the right direction’ after leaving interest rates on hold – as it happened

BoE policymakers were split three ways over interest rate decision, as Andrew Bailey says Bank needs to be more confident that inflation will fall and stay low

Evening Standard

The Bank of England has failed. It must urgently lower interest rates

City Voices: The MPC has turned a blind eye to the economic warning signs that monetary policy is too restrictive

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Evening Standard

Cheaper mortgage rates drive house price recovery to start 2024

Britain’s biggest building society said the average cost of a home in the UK rose to £257,656 this month

The Guardian - UK

UK house prices rise in January, Novo Nordisk obesity drug sales surge – as it happened

Nationwide says housing market looks ‘more positive’ as prices rise 0.7%; the Danish maker of Ozempic and Wegovy predicts further strong growth in 2024

The Guardian - UK

Money matters: why museums could help Britain’s poor financial literacy

Shelving of plans to revamp Bank of England Museum puts spotlight on uphill task of expanding financial education

Evening Standard

Bank of England could 'lay the groundwork' for interest rate cuts this week

The Bank is also expected to publish much more optimistic inflation projections this week

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Investors Brace for Eventful Week with Fed Decision and Evergrande Liquidation

This article provides an update on world shares and the upcoming decisions by the U.S. Federal Reserve and the Bank of England on interest rates. It also h...

The Guardian - UK

UK factories cut production for 11th month in a row amid tensions in Red Sea

Dominant services sector expanded more than expected, boosting overall outlook for British economy, according to survey

The Guardian - UK

UK economic growth to rebound in late 2024, leading forecaster says

EY Item Club report hands PM new year boost with prediction that inflation drop will allow interest rates to fall to 4% by year end

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