MoneySavingExpert News Bank of England Nationwide: House prices fell in AprilHouse prices have dipped further amid the "soft" market, recording declines in four months out of the last five, lender Nationwide says today.3 May 2012 RBS and Natwest demand £50k salary for interest-only mortgagesRoyal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and Natwest are restricting new interest-only mortgages to people earning at least £50,000 a year.28 March 2012 0.5% base rate may last another three yearsThree years of rock-bottom interest rates will pass today with little sign that the Bank of England is set to ease up on its emergency support.8 March 2012 Bank of England base rate held at 0.5% againThe base rate has today been held at its 0.5% historic low once again, the Bank of England has announced. 8 March 2012 Mortgage misery as Halifax and RBS raise standard ratesOver a million mortgage holders will see a huge hike in their payments over the coming months, bringing further misery to cash-strapped households.4 March 2012 Highest monthly house asking prices rise for a decadeThe housing market has seen a "surprisingly strong" bounce after sellers upped their asking prices by the highest monthly jump for a decade.20 February 2012 Inflation dives as economy put on 'negative outlook'Hard-pressed families felt some relief last month as official figures revealed the rate of inflation fell to its lowest level in just under two years.14 February 2012 UK economy growth forecast slashedA leading business body slashed the UK's growth forecasts again today but believes the economy will narrowly avoid another recession.13 February 2012 Home repossessions down but future looks gloomyThe number of homes repossessed by mortgage lenders last year fell to its lowest rate since 2007.9 February 2012 Bank of England pumps further £50bn into economyThe Bank of England injected a further £50 billion into the economy today as the UK battles to stave off another recession.9 February 2012 First101112 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us