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The Latest Breaking News from The Bank of England

UK savers pour record amount into ISAs, Bank of England data shows

The figure was the highest since records began in April 1999

Evening Standard

Does the state of the UK economy inspire confidence? An expert crunches the numbers

The most recent UK inflation figures, released towards the end of May 2024, saw a drop in the official rate of price rises to 2.3%, not that far off the Bank of England’s target level of 2%. Jeremy Hunt, the chancellor of the exchequer, said the figures were encouraging.

The Conversation

Both feted and gilded, Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak are two sides of the same rotten politics

After three days of the election campaign, it’s clear the PM will change – our rotten political system won’t, writes Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty

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'Mind-boggling': Mortgage brokers shocked as Barclays ups interest rates but TSB cuts

It comes soon after higher-than-expected inflation appeared to rule out a June interest rate cut from the Bank of England

Evening Standard

Five pieces of economic news that could affect UK election result

From unemployment to inflation, the key data the Tories and Labour must explain to voters

The Guardian - UK

Influential survey offers hope Bank of England may cut interest rates in August

High services inflation has prevented the Bank of England from cutting rates so far, but it may finally be coming down

Evening Standard

Inflation: Why has it fallen and what it means for you

April’s inflation rate of 2.3% means that if an item cost £100 a year ago, the same thing would now cost £102.30

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Hunt hit by inflation ‘miss’ and benefits bill

Higher-than-expected inflation dealt a blow to interest rate cut hopes, while public borrowing grew by £1.5 billion

Evening Standard

Blow to interest rate cut hopes as inflation remains above Bank of England target

The sharp fall in the Consumer Prices Index was driven by the lower energy price cap an lower food bills

Evening Standard

UK interest rate cut more likely in August as inflation falls less than expected to 2.3% in April

Getting inflation down to 2 per cent is a key target for the Bank of England

The Independent UK

The Scottish Government can't grow the economy within this Westminster system

This week, I address the lack of economic levers available to the Scottish Government as it seeks economic growth.

The National (Scotland)

IMF Cautions On Timing Of UK Rate Cut

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday said the Bank of England should be mindful over when to start cutting interest rates or risk harming an economy recently out of recession.

International Business Times

Homeowners given hope of THREE interest rate cuts this year by a new report by leading economists

The IMF raised the prospect of summer cuts to interest rates by the Bank of England, and of a fall from 5.25 per cent to 4.5 per cent in 2024

Evening Standard

Inflation may soon be too low. But the Bank of England is scared to cut interest rates

City Comment: The Bank should start chopping interest rates as soon as it can

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

Bank of England plans sevenfold expansion of Leeds operation

One in 10 officials to be based in city within three years and 70-strong team will increase to 500

The Guardian - UK

UK firms accused of profiteering as study finds margins rose 30% post-pandemic

Unite union study of 17,000 firms shows sectors from energy to banking, and vets to car dealerships, profited from inflation crisis

The Guardian - UK

Jacob Rees-Mogg accuses Bank of England of ‘miserable incompetence’ over inflation

MP criticises policies on interest rates and bond-selling as Tory rightwingers call for review of Bank’s independence

The Guardian - UK

Latest GDP figures offer some better news – but boom-boom Britain it ain’t

While the government will seize on any crumbs of comfort it can find, the bigger picture on growth tells a different story

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International Business Times

UK Economy Exits Recession Ahead Of Election

Gross domestic product expanded 0.6 percent in the first three months of this year, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said, noting strong growth in service industries and car manufacturing.

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Bank Of England To Test Rate Cut Assumptions

Bank of England testing negative interest rates to assess impact on UK economy amidst COVID-19 challenges.

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