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Interest rates slashed to just 3%
The Bank of England has reduced interest rates by a massive 1.5 per cent to a 54-year low.
07 Nov 2008
The Bank of England has reduced interest rates by a massive 1.5 per cent to a 54-year low.
07 Nov 2008
Bank announces early rate cut
The Bank of England's monetary policy committee (MPC) this week announced a massive 0.5 per cent cut to interest rates, a day ahead of schedule.
09 Oct 2008
The Bank of England's monetary policy committee (MPC) this week announced a massive 0.5 per cent cut to interest rates, a day ahead of schedule.
09 Oct 2008
Bank expected to cut rates
The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates in October.
06 Oct 2008
The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates in October.
06 Oct 2008
Interest rates held for another month
The Bank of England will hold interest rates at five per cent for at least another month.
05 Sep 2008
The Bank of England will hold interest rates at five per cent for at least another month.
05 Sep 2008
Analysts predict 'no rate change' in September
It looks likely that the Bank of England will once again choose to hold interest rates at five per cent in September, according to several experts.
29 Aug 2008
It looks likely that the Bank of England will once again choose to hold interest rates at five per cent in September, according to several experts.
29 Aug 2008
High street bank cuts rates
Cash-strapped borrowers will be pleased to hear that Abbey is cutting the rates on some of its two and three-year fixed and tracker deals by up to as much as 0.10 per cent.
07 Aug 2008
Cash-strapped borrowers will be pleased to hear that Abbey is cutting the rates on some of its two and three-year fixed and tracker deals by up to as much as 0.10 per cent.
07 Aug 2008
NAEA calls for interest rate cuts
The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) has called for the Bank of England (BoE) to keep interest rates down and increase funding for the mortgage market.
10 Jul 2008
The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) has called for the Bank of England (BoE) to keep interest rates down and increase funding for the mortgage market.
10 Jul 2008
Changes to interest rate benchmark could create 'stability' in mortgage market
Changing the process that sets the interest rate at which banks borrow money from each other could stabilise the mortgage market, an industry expert has advised.
12 Jun 2008
Changing the process that sets the interest rate at which banks borrow money from each other could stabilise the mortgage market, an industry expert has advised.
12 Jun 2008
Interest rate decision "expected" but "benefits" for lenders and borrowers later in year
Industry experts have commented on the decision by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to hold interest rates at five per cent saying it was "expected".
06 Jun 2008
Industry experts have commented on the decision by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to hold interest rates at five per cent saying it was "expected".
06 Jun 2008
Call for interest rate cuts to help housing market
An industry body has called for the government to ease the pressure on the unstable housing market just ahead of today's interest rate decision.
05 Jun 2008
An industry body has called for the government to ease the pressure on the unstable housing market just ahead of today's interest rate decision.
05 Jun 2008
Poll points to rate freeze
A new poll suggests that the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will wait until June before cutting the base rate of interest.
02 May 2008
A new poll suggests that the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will wait until June before cutting the base rate of interest.
02 May 2008
Brown to act over rate cuts
Recent cuts to the base rate of interest have not been passed on to borrowers and the prime minister has promised to do something about it.
14 Apr 2008
Recent cuts to the base rate of interest have not been passed on to borrowers and the prime minister has promised to do something about it.
14 Apr 2008
NAEA wants rates cut
The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) is calling upon the Bank of England to cut the base rate of interest.
08 Apr 2008
The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) is calling upon the Bank of England to cut the base rate of interest.
08 Apr 2008
Property auctions will always generate interest
The UK's property auction market will remain strong, according to one expert.
31 Mar 2008
The UK's property auction market will remain strong, according to one expert.
31 Mar 2008
Bank urged to cut interest rates
An independent mortgages expert has called for a further cut in interest rates.
27 Mar 2008
An independent mortgages expert has called for a further cut in interest rates.
27 Mar 2008
Bank 'will respond' to market conditions
An interest rate cut is more likely because of the tougher lending conditions, the governor of the Bank of England said today.
26 Mar 2008
An interest rate cut is more likely because of the tougher lending conditions, the governor of the Bank of England said today.
26 Mar 2008
Brits anticipate rate falls
New research shows that Britons increasingly expect the base rate of interest to fall.
13 Mar 2008
New research shows that Britons increasingly expect the base rate of interest to fall.
13 Mar 2008
MPC decision welcomed
Organisations within the housing market have largely welcomed the decision to freeze the base rate of interest in March.
07 Mar 2008
Organisations within the housing market have largely welcomed the decision to freeze the base rate of interest in March.
07 Mar 2008
March rate cut may go ahead
There is renewed hope that the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will cut the base rate of interest in March.
04 Mar 2008
There is renewed hope that the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will cut the base rate of interest in March.
04 Mar 2008
March rate cut not on the cards
A new poll suggests that the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will not cut the base rate of interest next week.
29 Feb 2008
A new poll suggests that the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will not cut the base rate of interest next week.
29 Feb 2008
MPC unanimous in rate cut vote
It appears that further cuts to the base rate of interest are on the cards, following the publication of the minutes from the latest Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting.
20 Feb 2008
It appears that further cuts to the base rate of interest are on the cards, following the publication of the minutes from the latest Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting.
20 Feb 2008
Base rate boost looks likely
Homeowners look set to receive another base rate boost following the release of the consumer price index (CPI) inflation figure for January.
13 Feb 2008
Homeowners look set to receive another base rate boost following the release of the consumer price index (CPI) inflation figure for January.
13 Feb 2008
Interest rates to fall slowly but surely
Capital Economics believes that the base rate of interest will fall to four per cent but not for some time.
12 Feb 2008
Capital Economics believes that the base rate of interest will fall to four per cent but not for some time.
12 Feb 2008
MPC cuts the base rate
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has cut the base rate of interest.
07 Feb 2008
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has cut the base rate of interest.
07 Feb 2008
Reduce mortgage term with interest rate savings
Mortgage borrowers have been advised that they can reduce the term of their mortgage by taking advantage of a cut to the base rate of interest.
07 Feb 2008
Mortgage borrowers have been advised that they can reduce the term of their mortgage by taking advantage of a cut to the base rate of interest.
07 Feb 2008
MPC expected to cut the base rate of interest
The vast majority of financial analysts expect the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to announce a cut to the base rate of interest in February.
01 Feb 2008
The vast majority of financial analysts expect the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to announce a cut to the base rate of interest in February.
01 Feb 2008
Hint that rates may be cut
One member of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has hinted that he would like to see the base rate of interest cut soon.
18 Jan 2008
One member of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has hinted that he would like to see the base rate of interest cut soon.
18 Jan 2008
Bank holds rate
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has held the base rate of interest for January.
10 Jan 2008
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has held the base rate of interest for January.
10 Jan 2008
Base rate decision hangs in the balance
It is unclear whether or not the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will cut the base rate of interest tomorrow (January 10th).
09 Jan 2008
It is unclear whether or not the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will cut the base rate of interest tomorrow (January 10th).
09 Jan 2008
Two early rate cuts predicts Rics
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) believes that the base rate of interest will be cut to five per cent early next year.
21 Dec 2007
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) believes that the base rate of interest will be cut to five per cent early next year.
21 Dec 2007
Three interest rate cuts in 2008
Homeowners may find themselves in a far better financial position in 12 months' time.
20 Dec 2007
Homeowners may find themselves in a far better financial position in 12 months' time.
20 Dec 2007
Base rate U-turn
Leading economist Howard Archer believes that the base rate of interest will be cut on December 6th.
05 Dec 2007
Leading economist Howard Archer believes that the base rate of interest will be cut on December 6th.
05 Dec 2007
Brits expect rate cut
An increasing number of Britons believe that the base rate of interest will fall within the next 12 months.
26 Nov 2007
An increasing number of Britons believe that the base rate of interest will fall within the next 12 months.
26 Nov 2007
Interest rate cut is still on
Homeowners can still expect a cut to the base rate of interest early next year, according to a leading economist.
14 Nov 2007
Homeowners can still expect a cut to the base rate of interest early next year, according to a leading economist.
14 Nov 2007
Bank freezes interest rates
The Bank of England has maintained the base rate of interest in November, holding it at 5.75 per cent.
08 Nov 2007
The Bank of England has maintained the base rate of interest in November, holding it at 5.75 per cent.
08 Nov 2007
Seven out of ten 'confused over interest rates'
Concerns have been raised over the number of homeowners who are stumped when it comes to knowing about interest rates.
24 Oct 2007
Concerns have been raised over the number of homeowners who are stumped when it comes to knowing about interest rates.
24 Oct 2007
Base rate remains 5.75%
The base rate of interest has been held at 5.75 per cent for the third consecutive month.
05 Oct 2007
The base rate of interest has been held at 5.75 per cent for the third consecutive month.
05 Oct 2007
Base rate likely to be held
The base rate of interest is likely to be held in October, according to a leading economist.
03 Oct 2007
The base rate of interest is likely to be held in October, according to a leading economist.
03 Oct 2007
Base rate may fall due to market turmoil
Bank of England governor Mervyn King has hinted that the base rate of interest may come down in light of the current financial crisis.
14 Sep 2007
Bank of England governor Mervyn King has hinted that the base rate of interest may come down in light of the current financial crisis.
14 Sep 2007
Economists predict rate freeze
Homeowners have been given a boost after UK economists suggested that the base rate of interest may have peaked.
12 Sep 2007
Homeowners have been given a boost after UK economists suggested that the base rate of interest may have peaked.
12 Sep 2007
Bank will hold fire on base rate decision
The base rate should remain at 5.75 per cent at least for the next month, according to a leading financial expert.
04 Sep 2007
The base rate should remain at 5.75 per cent at least for the next month, according to a leading financial expert.
04 Sep 2007
FTBs can benefit from interest-only deals
Interest-only mortgages can be a viable option for first-time buyers (FTBs).
22 Aug 2007
Interest-only mortgages can be a viable option for first-time buyers (FTBs).
22 Aug 2007
MPC decision was unanimous
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) was unanimous in deciding to freeze the base rate in August.
15 Aug 2007
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) was unanimous in deciding to freeze the base rate in August.
15 Aug 2007
Inflation below government target
The latest inflation figure shows that the Bank of England may not need to increase the base rate of interest as soon as had been feared.
14 Aug 2007
The latest inflation figure shows that the Bank of England may not need to increase the base rate of interest as soon as had been feared.
14 Aug 2007
Borrowers prepare for more base rate rises
It looks as though the Bank of England is going to raise the base rate again before the year is out.
09 Aug 2007
It looks as though the Bank of England is going to raise the base rate again before the year is out.
09 Aug 2007
Have interest rates peaked?
Interest rates may have peaked at their current level of 5.75 per cent.
02 Aug 2007
Interest rates may have peaked at their current level of 5.75 per cent.
02 Aug 2007
Base rate may not rise
The assumption that the base rate will rise to six per cent in the coming months is beginning to lose some weight.
20 Jul 2007
The assumption that the base rate will rise to six per cent in the coming months is beginning to lose some weight.
20 Jul 2007
Rates rise by further 0.25%
The Bank of England's monetary policy committee (MPC) has voted to raise the base rate a further 0.25 per cent today - the fifth hike since August last year.
05 Jul 2007
The Bank of England's monetary policy committee (MPC) has voted to raise the base rate a further 0.25 per cent today - the fifth hike since August last year.
05 Jul 2007
BoE rates rise expected
The Bank of England (BoE) looks likely to raise interest rates next week, following comments made by the deputy governor.
27 Jun 2007
The Bank of England (BoE) looks likely to raise interest rates next week, following comments made by the deputy governor.
27 Jun 2007
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