MoneySavingExpert News Bank of England Treasury sets out new financial watchdog powersPlans to overhaul the structure of financial regulation were revealed today, in a bid to prevent a future financial crisis. 17 February 2011 Inflation up again: will interest rates rise?Pressure on the Bank of England to raise interest rates intensified today as inflation increased to its highest level in more than two years in January.15 February 2011 No base rate rise this monthThe Bank of England today announced it is holding the base rate at its 0.5% historic low for the 23rd consecutive month.10 February 2011 Halifax: house prices rose in JanuaryHouse prices rose by 0.8% during January as values bounced back, following the pre-Christmas snow disruption.4 February 2011 More mortgages available but they're harder to getLenders are offering a far greater number of mortgages to those with smaller deposits but they are still not any easier to get.2 February 2011 Homeowners urged to hurry for top mortgage fixesHomeowners who want a fixed rate mortgage were today urged to move fast as lenders began pulling their best deals, following rising funding costs.19 January 2011 Inflation up again: will base rate rise soon?The rate at which prices have risen jumped further last month, with more increases expected.18 January 2011 Home owners told to prepare for 5% base rateHome owners should prepare for a series of interest rate rises to around 5%, a Bank of England official warned today.23 December 2010 Are pre-booked mortgages good rate rise shields?Mortgage holders worried about rising interest rates can reserve a fixed rate deal for up to seven months if they don't want to commit just yet.21 December 2010 Base rate held at 0.5% againThe Bank of England today announced it is holding the base rate at its 0.5% historic low for the 21st consecutive month.9 December 2010 First141516 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us