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Bank of England Holds Rates at 4.5% as Iran War Reverses Cut Timeline
The Monetary Policy Committee paused its easing cycle after the oil shock pushed inflation back above comfortable levels
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UK Interest Rates Outlook: What Economists Expect for the Rest of 2026
The consensus view on the Bank of England's likely rate path has shifted significantly since the Iran war disrupted the…
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Bank of England Holds Rates at 4.5% as Iran War Reverses Cut Timeline
The Monetary Policy Committee paused its easing cycle after the oil shock pushed inflation back above comfortable levels
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Bank of England Set to Cut Rates to 4% in June as Inflation Hits Target
Markets price an 85% chance of a June cut after inflation data undershot forecasts, raising hopes of mortgage rate relief…
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Bank of England Holds Rates at 4.25% as Inflation Concerns Persist
The MPC voted 6-3 to hold, with three members pushing for an immediate cut as the economy shows signs of…
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UK Inflation Falls to 2.1% in March — Closest to Target in Four Years
Falling energy prices and easing food inflation drove CPI to its lowest level since 2022, increasing pressure on the Bank…
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UK Mortgage Rates 2026: When Will They Fall and What to Do Now
With base rate cuts continuing, mortgage rates are falling. Here is what borrowers need to know.
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UK Inflation Update: Is the Cost of Living Crisis Truly Over?
Headline inflation has returned to near target, but the cost of living crisis has left permanent marks on household finances.…
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Digital Pound: What the Bank of England’s CBDC Plans Mean for You
An in-depth National Herald investigation into digital pound.
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UK Inflation 2026: What Is Driving Prices and When Will It Normalise
Headline inflation is near target but services inflation remains sticky. Here is what is happening to UK prices.
