MoneySavingExpert News Bank of England Mortgage door slammed shut on the newly self employedThe recently self employed will be virtually excluded from getting a mortgage from next week.4 November 2009 How to beat Halifax's overdraft chargesHalifax has sounded a great fanfare to announce its new 'simpler' overdraft charges. Yet some will pay much more, so what should you do?22 October 2009 Interest rates could stay low for yearsInterest rates will stay at rock bottom in the years to come as the Government tackles the UK's wounded economy, a report predicts.12 October 2009 Base Rate held at 0.5% once againThe Bank of England today announced it is holding the Base Rate at 0.5% for the seventh consecutive month.8 October 2009 Bank of England holds base rate at 0.5%The Bank of England today announced it is holding the Base Rate at 0.5% for the sixth consecutive month.10 September 2009 France and Germany out of recession (but UK still suffering)Two of Europe's largest economies emerged from recession between April and June while the UK was still stuck in the doldrums, figures showed today.13 August 2009 Interest rates could stay low for 'many months'12 August 2009 Bank of England holds base rate at 0.5%The Bank of England today announced it is holding the base rate at 0.5% for the fifth consecutive month.6 August 2009 Bank of England holds base rate at 0.5%The Bank of England today announced it is holding the base rate at 0.5% for the fourth consecutive month.9 July 2009 Could fixed mortgage rates soon fall?Homeowners and first-time buyers looking for a mortgage have seen a sharp rise in the cost of fixed-rate mortgage deals over recent weeks.4 July 2009 First202122 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us