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Just nine people decide what happens to UK interest rates - but pressure for change is mounting

The inflation spike caused by external factors including the Ukraine war might be over, but the importance of interest rates to the UK economy isn’t going away. Continuing global instability and the newly elected Labour government’s commitment to growing the economy mean the Bank of England will have to stay…

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Bank Of England Cuts Interest Rate By 0.25%

Bank of England's rate cut aims to boost economy amid Brexit uncertainties. Lower rates may impact inflation.

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Bank Of England Cuts Interest Rates For First Time

Bank of England cuts interest rates to 5% to address economic slowdown and lower inflation, impacting housing market and inflation risks.

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The Bank of England interest rate cut is not enough

City Voices: The MPC needs to be much bolder

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Bank of England cuts interest rate for first time since 2020 as inflation eases

UK interest rates have been cut for the first time in more than four years, releasing some pressure on borrowers as the Bank of England was…

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Bank of England cuts interest rates at last

The benchmark lending rate comes down from 5.25% to 5% bringing relief to millions of borrowers

Evening Standard

Is mortgage anxiety relief here? Interest rates 'finally' down to 5% as high street lenders cut rates

The Bank of England has dropped the interest rate by 0.25%, as some of the main lenders rush to offer lower mortgage rates

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Public sector pay rises unlikely to drive up inflation, says Bank of England after interest rate cut – as it happened

City economists predict further cut in November, after first reduction in UK interest rates since 2020, as Bank lifts its growth forecast for this year

The Guardian - UK

Bank of England mulling first interest rate cut since early days of COVID-19 over 4 years ago

Borrowing costs in the U.K. could be cut later for the first time since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic more than four years ago, though economists stressed that the decision is likely to be a close call

The Independent UK

Bank Of England To Finally Cut Interest Rate?

The Bank of England announces its latest interest-rate decision Thursday, with analysts split on whether it will cut for the first time since the Covid pandemic after inflation's retreat.

International Business Times

Bank of England braced for knife-edge interest rate decision

Markets predict quarter-point cut to 5% when policymakers’ decision is announced on Thursday

The Guardian - UK

Taylor Wimpey CEO backs "ambitious" government house building targets as profit falls before interest rate cut

Jennie Daly stands by the FTSE 100 firm’s pledge to build 10,000 homes this year

Evening Standard

Bank Of England Expected To Make First Rate Cut Since Pandemic

Central banks globally adjust interest rates to tackle inflation and boost spending amidst economic uncertainties.

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Interest rate cut likely to be delayed by Bank of England, says former Chancellor Lord Hammond

The Tory peer believes the bank’s Monetary Policy Committee will be concerned about pay rises well above its two per cent inflation target

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Poor weather and cost of living crisis drive UK summer spending down

Figures show weak consumer demand persisted in June and July as Bank of England ponders interest rate decision

The Guardian - UK

UK house prices expected to rise over second half of year, says Zoopla

Larger number of homes for sale will help push up prices by 2%, says property portal

The Independent UK

Mortgage approvals for house purchase steady in June, says Bank of England

The number of mortgage approvals made to home buyers remained at about 60,000 in June, the Bank’s Money and Credit report said.

The Guardian - UK

How bad are Britain’s finances? Key questions and answers on the state of the economy

Several factors restrict the Labour government’s room for manoeuvre in its agenda for growth, writes Phillip Inman

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Revolut receives UK banking licence

Revolut today ended a painful three-year wait to secure a British banking licence in a breakthrough moment for Britain’s biggest fintech, paving the way for major expansion.

The Guardian - UK

Soaring UK mortgage rates have pushed 320,000 adults into poverty, thinktank says

Institute for Fiscal Studies report says interests rate rises have inflicted differing levels of hardship

The Guardian - UK

Growing UK’s services-based economy was never going to be easy

High interest rates are needed to reduce wage inflation but productivity improvements are harder to chisel out

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Global Banks Experience Operational Disruptions Due To Technical Issues

Major banking institutions globally facing disruptions, while Bank of England remains unaffected. Stay informed about the latest developments in the bankin...

The National (Scotland)

International economics experts intervene in Scottish currency debate

ECONOMISTS from across the globe attended a conference at Leeds University this week – with many having something to add to the debate on…

The National (Scotland)

Bank of England hit by 'global payment issue' that could affect house sales

THE Bank of England has been hit by a "global payment issue" affecting its CHAPS service.

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Hot wage rises put changes of August interest rate cut into the shade

September looks more likely to provide the moment the cost of borrowing comes down from a 16-year peak

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