10 h. ago Persimmon sells more homes but warns mortgage costs still a ‘barrier’ to buyers

The York-based developer told investors that it was on track to meet its yearly sales target despite tough conditions in the housing market.

Events

29 h. ago I'm shocked by the sneaky trick the banks are pulling... you must act NOW to rescue your hard

Savings providers were quick off the mark to cut interest rates following last week's Bank of England base rate cut from 4.25pc to 4pc. Within hours of the announcement, top rates disappeared.

Events

29 h. ago Oasis's UK tour will inject at least £1.1BILLION into the UK economy

Oasis's 17-gig sell-out tour is set to net Britain more than a £1billion. But the mania has prompted a massive surge in hotel prices, which could lead to an inflation heachache for the Bank of England.

Economics

66 h. ago Jobs market cools further over economic concerns and rising costs

Figures showed growth in starting salaries also slowed to its lowest level for more than four years as firms tightened their recruitment budgets.

Economics

5 d. ago BoE economist: Interest rates may not fall as much as forecast as prices rise

Interest rates may not fall as quickly or as steeply as expected, Bank of England economist Huw Pill has warned on amid signs of resurgent inflation.

Economics

5 d. ago Risk of ‘persistent inflation’ could affect rate cuts, says Bank economist

Huw Pill, chief economist at the Bank of England, stressed there has been ‘progress’ in bringing inflation down in recent months.

Economics

5 d. ago Bank of England rate: mortgage relief as Bank of England cuts rate to 4%

Homeowners could see welcome savings on repayments, but savers may need to act fast 📉

Economics

5 d. ago Sainsbury's, Tesco, Asda and Morrisons shoppers 'set to lose £290 before end of 2025'

Supermarket shoppers for the likes of Sainsbury's, Tesco, Asda and Morrisons are set to fork out an additional £290 on their grocery bills as the Bank of England forecasts food cost inflation

Economics

5 d. ago Rachel Reeves' NI tax raid is pushing up the price of food and it could get worse in the autumn, experts warn

Rachel Reeves' tax raid on businesses is hitting households at the supermarket till, the Bank of England said.

Events

5 d. ago Bank interest rates slashed despite Brits' food bills reaching £100 per week

The Bank of England's interest rate cut decision could add around £290 to the average family's annual food bill

Economics

6 d. ago Fact check: Bank has held rates four out of nine times since Labour took power

The Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee held interest rates unchanged at several of its meetings since last year’s general election.

Politics

6 d. ago Interest rates: Why have they been cut and what does it mean?

Here the PA news agency looks at what the decision means and what the Bank expects to happen to the economy.

Politics

6 d. ago Bank lowers UK interest rates but warns ‘uncertainty’ about future cuts

Governor Andrew Bailey described it as a ‘finely balanced decision’ after MPC members were forced to hold a second vote.

Events

6 d. ago Bank of England under pressure to slow £586bn QT push to ease long

Its historic, knife-edge decision to cut interest rates captured headlines on Thursday, but the Bank of England could be about to make a far more consequential decision.

Economics

6 d. ago What the Bank of England interest rate cut to 4% means for your mortgage and savings

We explain what the Bank of England's decision to cut rates means for your money - and whether rates will be cut again soon.

Economics

6 d. ago Reeves’ Nics hike stunting growth and pushing up food prices, Bank says

Higher labour costs in the food industry and supermarkets have pushed up costs for shoppers, the Bank of England said.

Economics

6 d. ago Voices: How the cut in interest rates might come back and bite us all

The flagging UK economy will get a badly needed boost from the Bank of England’s third rate cut of the year – but, says James Moore, given an unexpected jump in inflation, there could now be several unintended consequences

Politics

6 d. ago Interest rates live: Bank of England warns surging food prices could push inflation to 4%

Governor Andrew Bailey says there is ‘genuine uncertainty’ about future interest rates

Economics

6 d. ago Interest rates cut to 4% but Rachel Reeves’ hopes of easing cost

The reduction is the fifth over the past year and brings borrowing costs down to their lowest since March 2023

Politics

6 d. ago What the Bank of England interest rate cut means for your mortgage and money

The average homeowner on a tracker mortgage will see a nearly £29 reduction in their monthly payments

Economics