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The Latest Breaking News from The Bank of England

Andrew Bailey plays down bank crisis, paving way for more interest rate rises

Speculation of further 0.25-point increase in rates after speech by Bank of England governor to IMF

The Guardian - UK

Watch: Bank of England governor speaks in Washington DC amid fears of interest rate hike

Andrew Bailey, governor of the Bank of England, spoke at the Institute of International Finance on Wednesday, 12 April, amid fears of interest rate hike.

The Independent UK

Demand for banknotes at lowest level in 20 years, says De La Rue

World’s largest commercial printer of money issues profit warning after downturn causes ‘significant degree of uncertainty’

The Guardian - UK

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Economist who lambasted Brexit and Liz Truss joins Bank of England

New member of Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee believes ‘Brexit is bad for the UK’

The Independent UK

When will interest rates start to fall? New IMF prediction is good news for homeowners

In a new glimmer of hope, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) this week said interest rates in major economies are expected to fall back to pre-pandemic levels

Daily Mirror

Former Bank of England governor Mark Carney on how to keep the lights on

Mark Carney, former governor of the Bank of England and green energy financier, says Australia will reach its emissions targets without interruption to energy supply.

ABC News

London house prices to ‘fall 10 per cent by autumn’ as interest rate rises send mortgage payments soaring

London buyers will be particularly vulnerable to a slump as interest rate rises on large loans push up mortgage payments

Evening Standard

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Why you should care about bumper bank profits

The Bank of England has raised interest rates 11 times since December 2021 but, while this may boost bank profits, it is less likely to boost many people’s bank balances.

The Conversation

Swansea Building Society CEO on community bank for Wales fears, UK branch closures and the threat to the self-build market

Alun Williams is the longest-serving chief executive of any building society in the UK

Birmingham Post

UK officials 'flag concerns' about Sheikh Jassim's Man Utd takeover as record questioned

Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani is one of the frontrunners to buy Manchester United, but he is now coming up against a major obstacle, with senior officials raising concerns about his bid

Daily Mirror

Why are oil prices rising and what does it mean for inflation?

All you need to know about the Opec+ decision to cut production and the potential knock-on effects

The Guardian - UK

‘Once-in-a-generation opportunity’: why the RBA is under review – and what happens next?

Explainer: Report’s recommendations on the central bank are due out this month. Here’s what you need to know

The Guardian - AU

UK house prices fall at fastest annual rate since 2009

Average property drops 3.1% to £257,122 over year to March, says Nationwide

The Guardian - UK

Should I fix my mortgage rate?

There is no easy answer to the question of if and when to fix your mortgage rate because there are so many variables at play and making decisions based on bold predictions could be risky. This is our guide to mortgage rates and the benefits and downsides of fixing your…

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Financiers fear “high impact” event this year as Bank of England tries to calm nerves

Confidence in the UK financial system by bank executives is falling and there is a strong chance of a “high impact” event in the next 12 months.

The Independent UK

£2bn poured into NS&I as savers seek security on deposits

The Guardian - UK

Bank of England calls for tougher pension scheme rules after crisis

Bank wants to avoid repeat of situation that followed Kwasi Kwarteng’s calamitous mini-budget

The Conversation

What central banks are doing to safeguard financial stability and why they must proceed with caution

Before a crucial week of interest rate decisions for central banks, and on the eve of the emergency takeover of banking giant Credit Suisse, the Bank of England and five other major central banks announced a coordinated effort to boost the flow of US dollars through the global financial system.

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Bank of England ‘vigilant’ in wake of Silicon Valley Bank collapse, says Bailey

Governor tells MPs market turmoil has ‘tested’ banking sector for signs of weaknesses but denies fresh crisis is looming

The Guardian - UK

SVB collapse was ‘fastest since Barings’, Bank of England says, in call for vigilance – as it happened

Treasury committee holds hearing on the sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank this month

The Conversation

Rising inflation will continue to cause political headaches for the government, but also for the Bank of England

The Bank of England raised its main interest rate for the eleventh time in a row to 4.25% at its March meeting. At its previous meeting in February the Bank was optimistic about the prospects for inflation in the coming year, saying: “We expect inflation to fall quickly this year.”

Evening Standard

OPINION - We can’t let saving the banks distract from the vital war on inflation

The Bank of England is faced with the sort of choice that central bankers prefer not to confront. Inflation is far too perky, which warrants higher interest rates. The global financial system, however, is in an unexpected state of stress: the financial “central heating” is on the blink. Past financial…

The Guardian - UK

Could office blocks be the next big casualty of the banking crisis?

Higher interest rates and cuts in lending pile pressure on commercial property sector after hit from hybrid working

The Guardian - UK

Myopia in the Bank of England over companies’ profiteering

Letter: Research showing that most price increases came from ‘companies seeking to maintain profit margins’ has not been noticed by the Bank, writes Bernie Evans

The Guardian - UK

It may not be 2008 all over again – but this banking turmoil is not without danger

New approach is needed to get UK through looming credit crunch after failure of recovery from crash

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