Posted on Saturday, 5 October, 2024
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has signalled that further interest rate cuts could be on the table, provided inflation stays under control. Bailey indicated that the Bank might adopt a “somewhat more aggressive” approach to the base interest rate in the coming months. In an interview with The Guardian,…
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Posted on Thursday, 1 August, 2024
The Bank of England (BoE) has announced it will lower the Base Rate to 5% this month, marking a 0.25% reduction and the first cut in four years. The Base Rate had been steady at 5.25% since August 2023, following 14 consecutive increases. The Bank had been raising and maintaining…
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Posted on Monday, 6 May, 2024
For those contemplating purchasing a home, the current mortgage rates in the UK are a pertinent consideration. Mortgage lenders regularly adjust the rates of their products. Consequently, we provide weekly updates on average mortgage rates, allowing for easy comparison with the previous week’s figures. Moreover, you can assess rates across…
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Posted on Sunday, 24 September, 2023
The Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of England has voted narrowly, with a 5-4 split decision, to maintain the Bank Rate at its current level of 5.25%. This decision comes after a staggering 14 consecutive rate increases aimed at curbing inflation. The financial industry had been in a state…
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