All articles featuring 'Bank of England'
Rail fares to rise 8% as inflation figures announced
16 August 2011The July RPI rate of inflation was announced today as 5%, pushing up rail fares in the new year by an average 8%
Base rate held at record 0.5% low again
4 August 2011The Bank of England today announced it is holding the base rate at its historic low for the 29th consecutive month
Interest rates held at record low
7 July 2011The Bank's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted to keep rates at 0.5% for the 28th month in a row
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Mortgage lenders fail to pass on base rate cuts
23 June 2011A Which? survey shows that 95% of lenders failed to fully pass on cuts in base rate to consumers
Base rate held at 0.5% again
9 June 2011The Bank of England today announced it is holding the base rate at its 0.5% historic low for the 27th consecutive month
Small loan rates at 11-year peak
24 May 2011Moneyfacts blames the hike on the increased risk of people defaulting on loans, as household finances remain stretched
Inflation hits two-and-a-half year high
17 May 2011The Government's official CPI inflation measure jumped to its highest level since 2008, upping the challenge for savers
House asking prices rise to unrealistic levels
16 May 2011House asking prices have risen to their highest level for nearly three years, with some owners demanding sky-high sums
NS&I revives inflation-beating savings certificates
12 May 2011The five-year deal tracks the RPI inflation measure plus 0.5% on deposits between £100 and £15,000
Base rate held at 0.5%
5 May 2011The Bank of England today announced it is holding the base rate at its 0.5% historic low for the 26th consecutive month
Fixed mortgage rates expected to fall
5 May 2011Homeowners remortgaging were today told to sit tight as commentators predict fixed deals have further to fall
UK economy returns to growth – just
27 April 2011The economy returned to modest growth in the first three months of 2011, following a decline at the end of last year
Unexpected fall in inflation but prices still up sharply
12 April 2011Inflation surprisingly dropped last month, weakening the prospect of an imminent interest rate hike
Base rate held at 0.5% again
7 April 2011The Bank of England today announced it is holding the base rate at its 0.5% historic low for the 25th consecutive month
20-year high inflation fuels rate rise pressure
22 March 2011Soaring inflation is heaping further pressure on the Bank of England to raise interest rates
Home repossessions down but future looks gloomy
Eon shakes up direct debits to stop bill shocks
Lloyds TSB first big bank to launch junior cash Isa
Home phone and broadband prices on the rise
Which? launches collective energy switching campaign
"Wish I'd been stupid enough to get PPI in the first place"
Surprise call from Ed Davey, Energy Minister – on collective switching
A warning to freelancers and the self-employed everywhere
A dragon in the Napoleonic wars
Student loans will be interest free for many 2012 starters
