5 h. ago Cheap Chinese imports to help drive inflation to target, says Bank rate

Alan Taylor sees inflation hitting the Bank’s 2% target by the middle of the year.

Economics

60 h. ago Justice department opens investigation into Jerome Powell as Trump ramps up campaign against Federal Reserve

Fed chair accuses DoJ of threatening criminal charges over building renovation projects because central bank defied Trump’s interest rate demandsThe Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation into Jerome Powell and the Federal Reserve, a significant escalation in Donald Trump’s extraordinary attack on the US central bank.Powell said the Department of Justice had served the Fed with grand jury subpoenas on Friday, threatening a criminal indictment related to his testimony before the Senate banking committee in June last year, regarding renovations to the Fed’s historic office buildings in Washington DC. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Expert tips dramatic interest rates cut to 2.75% driven by unemployment

The Bank Rate rose as high as 5.25 per cent across 2023 to 2024 before starting its present downward journey

Events

1 week ago Rodman’s future and Liverpool in need to buy – welcome to the women’s transfer window

With an unusually high number of elite-level players out of contract in 2026 it promises to be an intriguing JanuaryTransfer fees in women’s football have been rising at a rate of inflation that would cause anguish at the Bank of England. Last January alone, $5.8m (£4.3m) was spent in the women’s game globally and then a record $12.3m (£9.1m) was splashed in the 2025 summer transfer window, which was nearly twice as much as 12 months earlier and a four-fold increase on 2023. What can January 2026 possibly have in store?The upcoming winter window – which opens for English women’s clubs on 2 January and closes on 3 February – has already got off to a blockbuster start even before officially opening. The Germany striker Lea Schüller and Norway’s attacking midfielder Signe Gaupset are among those to have already signed for Women’s Super League clubs, but this is set to be a unique window for a different reason than merely the usual clamour for reinforcements. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Influx of cheap Chinese imports could drive down UK inflation, economists say

As Trump’s tariffs take effect, Britain is likely alternative destination for cars, telecoms and sound equipmentBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK is poised for an influx of cheap Chinese imports that could bring down inflation amid the fallout from Donald Trump’s global trade war, leading economists have said.After figures showed China’s trade surplus surpassed $1tn (£750bn) despite Washington’s tariff policies hitting exports to the US, the Bank of England said the UK was among the nations emerging as alternative destinations for the goods. Continue reading...

Economics

2 w. ago Will interest rates fall in 2026... and will mortgages get cheaper?

Homeowners saw rates go down this year, as the base rate fell four times. Does 2026 hold further cuts from the Bank of England - and what influences this?

Politics

3 w. ago Asian shares advance after weaker US price data push Wall Street higher, and a rate hike in Japan

Shares are moderately higher in Asia and U.S. futures are mixed after the Bank of Japan raised its key policy rate to the highest level in 30 years

Politics

3 w. ago Early Christmas present for homeowners as Bank of England cuts base rate

Around 533,000 homeowner tracker mortgages were outstanding in June 2025

Politics

3 w. ago Everything you need to know as Bank of England cuts interest rates to 3.75 per cent

The Bank announced it has reduced the base rate to the lowest level in almost three years

Politics

3 w. ago ‘Early Christmas present’ for some homeowners as Bank of England cuts base rate

Property professionals are now expecting the new year to start with a ‘bang’ as mortgage lenders look to attract borrowers and home movers.

Politics

3 w. ago What the latest interest rates change means for your mortgage, savings and bills

The base rate has been cut by the Bank of England to 3.75 per cent

Economics

3 w. ago What the Bank of England interest rate cut means for anyone with a mortgage

Experts have shared how lower rates could save UK homeowners hundreds on their mortgages

Economics

3 w. ago Interest rates cut to 3.75 per cent in 'good news for families and businesses'

Bank of England policymakers voted to reduce the rate by 0.25 per cent at their latest meeting

Politics

3 w. ago Interest rates live: Bank of England set to cut rate after inflation falls in boost for mortgages

Today’s interest rate announcement comes as CPI rates fell to 3.2 per cent in November

Economics

3 w. ago Interest rates live: Bank of England set to cut rate after inflation falls in boost to homeowners

The interest rate comes as CPI rates fell to 3.2 per cent in November

Economics

4 w. ago Bank of England poised for Christmas interest rate cut after inflation slows

The Bank of England is widely expected to reduce borrowing costs to 3.75% from 4% when it next announces its decision on Thursday.

Economics

4 w. ago House price growth slowed in October as values fell in London – ONS

Some property experts said a cut in the Bank of England base rate is expected on Thursday, in a boost for some mortgage holders.

Politics

4 w. ago FTSE 100 Live 16 December: Rate cut seen as jobs market weakens, Brent Crude below $60

The rate of unemployment has risen to its highest level in almost a decade outside the pandemic as employers continue to shed jobs.

Society

4 w. ago FTSE 100 Live 16 December: Rate cut seen as jobs market weakens, index holds firm

The rate of unemployment has risen to its highest level in almost a decade outside the pandemic as employers continue to shed jobs.

Society

4 w. ago Easing wage growth boosts case for Bank of England rate cut this week

Expectations for another Bank of England base rate cut this week were bolstered on Tuesday after official data showed wage growth continue to ease last month.

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