Inflation hits two-and-a-half year high

17 May 2011

The 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 2011

House 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 2011

The 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 2011

The 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 2011

Homeowners remortgaging were today told to sit tight as commentators predict fixed deals have further to fall

UK economy returns to growth – just

27 April 2011

The 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 2011

Inflation surprisingly dropped last month, weakening the prospect of an imminent interest rate hike

Base rate held at 0.5% again

7 April 2011

The 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 2011

Soaring inflation is heaping further pressure on the Bank of England to raise interest rates

Bank of England promises more £5 notes in ATMs

21 March 2011

The Bank expects there to be £4 billion in fivers in circulation next year, compared to £2 billion last year

Mortgage lending continued to stall in February

18 March 2011

The Council of Mortgage Lenders predicts this is going to be a challenging year for households and the housing market

Bank of England base rate held at 0.5%

10 March 2011

The Bank today announced it is holding the base rate at its 0.5% historic low for the 24th consecutive month