August 1, 2024
Interest Rates Fall to 5%
In a surprising move the Bank of England has reduced interest rates by 0.25% in a pretty close vote.
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August 1, 2024
In a surprising move the Bank of England has reduced interest rates by 0.25% in a pretty close vote.
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June 20, 2024
And interest rates are held yet again at 5.25%, not what I was expecting at all!
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August 14, 2024
Inflation has risen following a decent downward run. What does this mean for prices and, more importantly, for mortgage holders regarding interest rates?
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June 19, 2024
Inflation falls to 2%, back in line with normal levels.
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September 4, 2024
Today, the Grenfell Tower Enquiry Report was released. Am I surprised at the outcome? No, but I am surprised at just how scathing the report has been of everyone, right up to the government level.
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September 18, 2024
Inflation remained steady at 2.2% in August 2024. There was hope it would dip below 2% by this point in the year, but holding instead of increasing is still welcome. It's still good news for interest rates, we hope.
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