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The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) maintained the Bank Rate at 3.75% following its April 30, 2026 meeting, a level held since December 2025. · by James Carter
In Depth · FINANCE
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) maintained the Bank Rate at 3.75% at its meeting ending 29 April 2026, marking the second consecutive hold · by James Carter
In Depth · PROPERTY
The Bank of England held its base interest rate at 3.75% on April 30, 2026, yet mortgage rates are continuing their downward trend, offering potential relief fo · by Olivia Grant
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The UK economy contracted by 0.1% in April 2026, marking the first monthly fall since August last year, as the Iran war's impact on global energy supplies began · by James Carter
In Depth · COL
UK energy bills are set to jump by 13% from July, adding an average of £209 to annual household costs. This increase means the typical annual energy bill under · by Maya Brooks
In Depth · PROPERTY
The Bank of England has reduced its Base Rate to 3.75%, effective February 1, 2026, leading to a slight easing in mortgage rates. This comes as Nationwide repor · by Olivia Grant
In Depth · PROPERTY
Average fixed mortgage rates in the UK have continued their downward trend this month, offering a glimmer of relief for homeowners and potential buyers. Simulta · by Olivia Grant
In Depth · FINANCE
UK average house prices remained unchanged at 0.0% in the 12 months to March 2026, settling at £268,000, a figure that belies significant regional variation. Ag · by James Carter
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The annual tax-free Cash ISA allowance is set to be cut to £12,000 from 6 April 2027 for individuals under 65, a significant reduction from the current £20,000 · by James Carter
In Depth · PROPERTY
The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) forecasts UK house prices to rise by an average of just over 2.5% annually until 2030/2. This moderate growth comes d · by Olivia Grant
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The European Central Bank (ECB) is widely anticipated to raise its key interest rates on June 11, 2026, a move largely driven by a recent uptick in Eurozone inf · by James Carter
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