2 h. ago Bank of England base rate hold impact on home buyers and savings accounts

The Bank of England has kept the base rate on hold at 4 per cent.

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3 h. ago What the Bank’s decision to hold interest rates means for you

Following the Bank of England’s decision to hold interest rates at 4 per cent today, Scotsman Money has gathered together some expert opinion to throw some light on the thinking behind the freeze.

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3 h. ago Bank of England slows pace of bond rundown and keeps rates on hold

Bank of England slows pace of bond rundown and keeps rates on hold  Reuters

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4 h. ago What the Bank of England interest rate hold at 4% means for your mortgage and savings

The Bank of England has held interest rates at 4% as it continues to tread carefully amid fears of resurgent inflation.

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6 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 18 September: Next shares fall on UK caution, Pets at Home warns on profit

The boss of Next today issued a stark warning to Rachel Reeves about “anaemic” economic growth and a slump in employment.

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7 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 18 September: Next economy warning, Pets at Home shares slide

The boss of Next today issued a stark warning to Rachel Reeves about “anaemic” economic growth and a slump in employment.

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8 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 18 September: Next economy warning, interest rate decision due

The boss of Next today issued a stark warning to Rachel Reeves about “anaemic” economic growth and a slump in employment.

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8 h. ago Interest rates live: Bank of England expected to vote for hold at 4% amid ongoing inflation concerns

MPC vote latest along with stock market news plus business and finance updates from Thursday

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32 h. ago UK overall inflation remains at 3.8% in August, but food price growth climbs for fifth month in a row

Food prices rise at fastest rate since January 2024 with vegetables, milk, cheese and fish going up; Bank of England expected to keep interest rates on hold on ThursdayAt 3.8%, the latest UK inflation data certainly isn’t welcome news for the Bank of England ahead of its decision on Thursday, where it’s widely expected to leave rates on hold, said James Smith, developed markets UK economist at ING.Yet the latest data doesn’t dramatically move the needle one way or another on the prospect of a further rate cut later this year.Inflation is more or less at a peak, though it’s likely to stay in the 3.5-4% area for the rest of this year.However, we think there is still scope for services inflation to undershoot the Bank’s forecasts further in the next release for September. And more broadly, we are seeing a significant easing in rental growth, which is set to be a significant source of service sector disinflation over the coming months.If we’re right about that, it would tip the balance ...

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33 h. ago UK inflation level announced ahead of Bank of England interest rates decision

Inflation shows how the price of goods and services have changed over time, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) being the main measure

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54 h. ago What do jobs market wobbles mean for the Bank of England's next interest rates decision?

Fresh data on the state of Britain's job market provided a fresh headache for the Bank of England as it prepares for its latest decision on interest rates this week.

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3 d. ago Preparing for the Bank of England’s big, unpredictable gilt sales decision

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4 d. ago Interest rates could remain at 4% until 2026, economists say

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee will announce its latest decision on Thursday.

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6 d. ago Trump asks appeals court to let him fire Lisa Cook before next week’s Fed meeting

US central bank set to make a pivotal decision on interest rates

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7 d. ago European Central Bank expected to keep rates on hold as economy weathers Trump's tariffs

Inflation is back under control, and the European economy is weathering Trump’s tariff onslaught better than expected

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7 d. ago Trump tariffs ‘clearly hitting‘ as US inflation rises to 2.9%; ECB leaves interest rates on hold – business live

Trump tariffs ‘clearly hitting‘ as US inflation rises to 2.9%; ECB leaves interest rates on hold – business live  The Guardian

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22 Kids and Counting star Katie Radford was forced to make a 'tough decision' after her bank card was declined during a shopping trip

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2 w. ago 22 Kids and Counting star emotional as she makes 'tough' decision after bank card gets declined

22 Kids and Counting was back on Sunday night with the latest episode of the new series

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These top-rated training accessories keep hold of your stuff and handle hydration when you’re on the move

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3 w. ago Bank of England policymaker calls for interest rates to stay on hold for longer

Catherine Mann, a member of the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), said keeping rates at the current level was ‘appropriate right now’.

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