MoneySavingExpert News Bank of England 'House prices could rise 16% by 2014'House prices will edge ahead by 2% next year but property values will be 16% higher by the end of 2014, an economics consultancy predicted today.10 November 2010 Five-year fixed mortgages at all-time low: should you lock in?The cost of five-year fixed rate mortgages is at its lowest ever level, prompting some brokers to suggest borrowers should snap them up soon.19 October 2010 State pension to rise as inflation stays highMore expensive food and clothing offset falling air fares and petrol prices to keep the cost of living well above the Bank of England's 2% target today.12 October 2010 Mortgage rates hit record lowThe cost of tracker mortgages fell to a record low during September as competition continued to return to the market.11 October 2010 Base rate held at 0.5%The Bank of England today announced it is holding the base rate at its 0.5% historic low for the 19th consecutive month.7 October 2010 Support for mortgage interest benefit cut by thousands of poundsAlmost a quarter of a million struggling householders will see mortgage benefit payments dive by a typical £3,700 a year from next month.29 September 2010 Overdraft interest rates at record highOverdraft rates reached a record high during August despite Bank of England base rate remaining at its historic low of 0.5%.10 September 2010 Base rate held at 0.5%The Bank of England today announced it is holding the base rate at its 0.5% historic low for the 18th consecutive month.9 September 2010 900,000 to get tax demands written offNearly one million people who did not pay enough income tax have had their repayment demands written off, it emerged today.9 September 2010 HSBC to dispense more £5 notesHSBC has pledged to increase the supply of £5 notes in its cash machines.3 September 2010 First151617 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us