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Interest rate rise expected after UK inflation shock

Posted on 22nd Jun 2023

Prices continue to rise much faster than expected, with UK inflation remaining at 8.7% in May.

UK inflation shock: This is really grim

Posted on 21st Jun 2023

Investors are now questioning whether the Bank is in full command over soaring prices.

What is the UK inflation rate and why is it so high?

Posted on 21st Jun 2023

The rate at which prices are rising remains high, driven by soaring food prices.

Is Brexit behind the UK's inflation shock?

Posted on 21st Jun 2023

Some claim leaving the EU may be to blame for the UK's stubbornly high inflation, but it's a complex picture.

Is food inflation higher in Europe than in the UK?

Posted on 20th Jun 2023

Food prices are growing faster in the UK than in Germany, Portugal or Sweden.

Jeremy Hunt rules out government help on mortgages

Posted on 20th Jun 2023

Jeremy Hunt says help for mortgages would fuel further inflation but will meet lenders this week.

Mortgages: What happens if I am really struggling?

Posted on 22nd Jun 2023

Homeowners are worried about higher mortgage costs, but lenders must help those struggling.

UK interest rate rises to 5%

Posted on 22nd Jun 2023

Interest rates have risen by more than expected to 5% from 4.5%, making the cost of borrowing more expensive.

Five tips for saving money on your mortgage

Posted on 22nd Jun 2023

With interest rates rapidly rising, what do experts say about coping with costs?

Interest rates set to rise for 13th time in a row

Posted on 22nd Jun 2023

Analysts expect the base rate to go up from 4.5% to 4.75%, to tackle rising prices.

Interest rates: How a rise affects you and your money

Posted on 22nd Jun 2023

The Bank of England is expected to raise rates from a current level of 4.5% to control price rises.

Interest rate rise expected after UK inflation shock

Posted on 21st Jun 2023

Prices continue to rise much faster than expected, with UK inflation remaining at 8.7% in May.

Warning homeowners face 20% drop in disposable income

Posted on 21st Jun 2023

Some 1.4 million mortgage holders will see their disposable income fall by more than 20%, a think tank says.

UK inflation shock: This is really grim

Posted on 21st Jun 2023

Investors are now questioning whether the Bank is in full command over soaring prices.

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

Posted on 21st Jun 2023

The Bank of England has put up interest rates to 4.5% as it continues to try to control inflation.

What is the UK inflation rate and why is it so high?

Posted on 21st Jun 2023

The rate at which prices are rising remains high, driven by soaring food prices.

Is Brexit behind the UK's inflation shock?

Posted on 21st Jun 2023

Some claim leaving the EU may be to blame for the UK's stubbornly high inflation, but it's a complex picture.

Is food inflation higher in Europe than in the UK?

Posted on 20th Jun 2023

Food prices are growing faster in the UK than in Germany, Portugal or Sweden.

Jeremy Hunt rules out government help on mortgages

Posted on 20th Jun 2023

Jeremy Hunt says help for mortgages would fuel further inflation but will meet lenders this week.

Rent: 'We've got £1,750 a month and can't find anywhere'

Posted on 20th Jun 2023

Tenants are spending 28% of their earnings on rent, the biggest proportion for a decade, new figures show.