14 h. ago Early Christmas present for homeowners as Bank of England cuts base rate

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

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14 h. 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.

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15 h. 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

15 h. 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

15 h. 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

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19 h. 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

21 h. 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

37 h. 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

41 h. 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.

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66 h. 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.

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67 h. 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

67 h. 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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68 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 16 December: Rate cut seen as jobless rate rises, 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.

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3 d. ago FTSE 100 makes headway ahead of likely Bank of England rate cut

The FTSE 100 index closed up 102.28 points, 1.1%, at 9,751.31.

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5 d. ago 'Scrooge' Bank of England boss could block Christmas interest rate cut

Along with other rate-setters he will pay close attention to the latest inflation figures, which will be published the day before the interest rate decision.

Economics

6 d. ago Bank of England rate cut a 'slam dunk' after GDP falls as Budget gloom dents UK economy

ONS data showed the UK economy contracted by 0.1 per cent in the three months to the end of October, marking an even worse result than forecast.

Economics

6 d. ago Bank of England rate cut nailed on after GDP falls as Budget gloom dents UK economy

ONS data showed the UK economy contracted by 0.1 per cent in the three months to the end of October, marking an even worse result than forecast.

Economics

1 week ago NatWest announces major mortgage rate cuts following rivals Santander and Barclays

The cuts come ahead of a Bank of England base rate decision next week

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