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Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.5% - what that means for you

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UK Business insolvencies surge amid rising interest rates and energy price crisis

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Editorial: ​Bank is right to hold interest rates for now

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Inflation rises above 2% - what that means for consumers

Andrew Bailey, Governor of the Bank of England.

Interest rates: Bank of England cuts rate to 5% in first drop since 2020

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I'm a mortgage expert - 9 pitfalls that first time buyers should avoid

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Expert tips for first-time homebuyers as mortgages jump 61% in 5 years

Brits dodge financial scenarios as 20% struggle with everyday maths

Brits dodge financial scenarios as 20% struggle with everyday maths

The time is now to make an MOT on your money

On a monthly basis, food and non-alcoholic beverage prices fell by 0.4% between December and January.

Inflation unchanged in January as food prices fall for first time since 2021

Many adults are starting to prioritise savings over stocks and shares

The Bank of England in London. Interest rates will "almost certainly" be held steady for a third time in a row by the Bank of England, economists have predicted.

Interest rates 'almost certain' to be held steady by Bank of England

The Bank of England has made a new announcement on the interest rate. (Credit: Aaron Chown/PA Wire)

Bank of England announces that interest rate will remain at 5.25%

The Bank of England has announced a new interest base rate after an unexpected drop in inflation. (Credit: Getty Images)

Bank of England announces interest rates will remain at 5.25%

Top tips to make the most of rising interest rates

Suzanne Wylie (NI Chamber), Brian Murphy (BDO NI) and Maureen O’Reilly (Economist for the Quarterly Economic Survey)

More than half of NI businesses positive that turnover will grow this year

Here are eight important money changes coming in August 2023.

8 money changes coming in August 2023 including Ofgem price cap

There are plenty of money changes coming in August - here are the key shake-ups to be aware of including the Ofgem price cap announcement, Universal Credit migration and booze price hike.

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The typical Brit has more than £12,000 in savings – but women have £3,000 less than men, a study has found

Women have £3,000 less than men in savings, study finds

Morning View

Editorial: Slow house sales are the latest sign of strange property market in NI

Martin Lewis has issued a six-month warning to anyone who has opened a certain bank account.

Martin Lewis ‘ditch it now’ alert as fan lands £982 cash boost

Surging house prices and pension values have largely benefited older generations with many young people locked out of home ownership altogether, according to the Resolution Foundation.

House prices could fall by 25% in ‘new normal’ for homeowners

A commuter walks through heavy rain near the Bank of England, London.

Bank of England increases interest rates for 13th time in a row

Mortgage concerns over interest rates

More 'mortgage misery' for homeowners as interest rates look set to rise again

Interest rates are set to rise again

Millions of homeowners issued warning as mortgages set to rise again

The housing market could be hit by higher interest rates according to Nationwide – after house prices in the year to May fell.

Nationwide warns housing market could be hit by higher interest rates

Nationwide will pay £340m directly into customer accounts for the first time in 2023.

Nationwide to pay £100 into customers’ accounts - who’s eligible

Bank of England impose another interest rate hike

Morning View

Editorial: A sight rise in interest rates the least bad option

The cost of a two-year fixed-rate mortgage in the UK rose above 6 per cent on Monday.

Mortgage rate increase: The help available if you can’t pay

Interest rates will go up for the 11th consecutive time as the Bank of England is set to confirm an increase of 0.25% - Credit: Adobe

Bank of England to raise interest rates in bad news for mortgages

Interest rates could be about to rise further

Interest rates: Surprise jump in inflation 'wipes out flexibility' on rates rise

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Six ways to prepare for rising mortgage rates, according to Which?

Possible interest rates rise 'not decided yet'

Interest rates may need to rise but nothing is decided yet says bank boss

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Another interest rate rise ahead but ‘squeeze’ could then ‘stabilise’

A family say their mortgage will increase by £1,100 a month

Family say mortgage has increased by £1,100 a month as interest rises

Interest rates have increased to 4%

Bank of England raises interest rates to 4% amid cost of living crisis

Interest rates are set to rise for the 10th consecutive tme

Bank of England set to hike interest rate for the 10th time in a row

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Interest rate rise pain might help to stabilise economy

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The Bank of England has cut interest rates to 0.25 per cent, down from its previous rate of 0.75 per cent, as part of a bid to support the economic repercussions of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak (Photo: Shutterstock)

Interest rates have been cut dramatically in response to coronavirus

Some stability is needed in times of change said Mr Carney

Bank must make right rates call over no-deal says Carney

File photo dated 30/07/14 of the Bank of England in London, as interest rates were expected to remain on hold as signs of slowing economic growth and a cooling housing market ease pressure on the Bank of England for an imminent hike. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Thursday October 9, 2014. The Bank rate has been on hold at 0.5% for more than five years and governor Mark Carney has indicated that the time for an increase is nearing amid the recovery. See PA story ECONOMY Rates. Photo credit should read: Anthony Devlin/PA Wire

Interest rates on hold as Bank holds fire until likely May hike

Official inflation figures are also out this week

Interest rates stay kept on hold, but May hike '˜still in play'

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