Finance

Interest rates: No cut until 'solid evidence' price rises slowing - Bank boss

Posted on 4th Aug 2023

Bank of England boss Andrew Bailey comments come as it raises interest rates to 5.25% from 5%.

When will interest rates go down?

Posted on 3rd Aug 2023

UK rates are not expected to fall any time soon, but they may not go up much more from here.

What is the Bank of England and why does it change interest rates?

Posted on 3rd Aug 2023

The Bank of England has put up interest rates to 5.25% as it tries to control inflation.

Interest rates: How a rise affects you and your money

Posted on 3rd Aug 2023

The Bank of England decided to raise interest rates again in a bid to slow price rises.

Premium Bonds: Chances rise of winning leading prizes

Posted on 8th Aug 2023

National Savings and Investments is the latest provider to make savings deals more attractive.

China exports in worst drop since start of pandemic

Posted on 8th Aug 2023

Global demand for Chinese goods falls as the cost of living and rising interest rates bite.

Wet weather dampened clothing sales in July

Posted on 8th Aug 2023

UK retail sales growth slowed to 1.5% in July after rain put shoppers off buying summery items.

House prices fall by the most in south-east England, says Halifax

Posted on 7th Aug 2023

The value of a home in the region dropped by £15,500 while the "pandemic boom" ended for Wales.

House prices are falling, so why can't I afford a home?

Posted on 5th Aug 2023

Figures this week showed house prices falling, but mortgage costs remain high.

US jobs market holds steady despite rate rises

Posted on 4th Aug 2023

Employers added 187,000 jobs in July raising hopes that the economy will avoid a painful downturn.

Jeremy Hunt asks regulator to examine extent of debanking

Posted on 4th Aug 2023

Chancellor asks watchdog to speed up probe into whether bank accounts are being closed for political views.

What has gone wrong at Wilko?

Posted on 4th Aug 2023

The discount retailer was founded in 1930 but has faced a raft of problems in recent years.

China drops Australia barley tariffs after three years

Posted on 4th Aug 2023

The relationship between Canberra and Beijing has thawed since the election of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Interest rates: No cut until 'solid evidence' price rises slowing - Bank boss

Posted on 4th Aug 2023

Bank of England boss Andrew Bailey comments come as it raises interest rates to 5.25% from 5%.

When will interest rates go down?

Posted on 3rd Aug 2023

UK rates are not expected to fall any time soon, but they may not go up much more from here.

What is the Bank of England and why does it change interest rates?

Posted on 3rd Aug 2023

The Bank of England has put up interest rates to 5.25% as it tries to control inflation.

Interest rates: How a rise affects you and your money

Posted on 3rd Aug 2023

The Bank of England decided to raise interest rates again in a bid to slow price rises.

Asda publishes fuel prices online as prices rise

Posted on 3rd Aug 2023

The supermarket claimed publishing its fuel prices at stations would give people "best value".

Shoppers desert High Street after record rain storms

Posted on 3rd Aug 2023

The number of people heading out to the shops fell for the first July in 14 years, new data suggests.

House prices fall by the most in south east, says Halifax

Posted on 7th Aug 2023

The value of a home in the region dropped by £15,500 while the "pandemic boom" ended for Wales.