Tag: interest rates
POLL: Should Andrew Bailey resign from BoE as interest rates remain high? Vote now
The Bank of England has announced interest rates will hold at five percent, much to the dismay of UK homeowners. But should Andrew Bailey resign? Vote now. …
UK interest rates LIVE: No cuts expected as Bank of England set to announce decision
Mortgage holders brace for noon when the Bank of England announces its latest decision on interest rates. …
Bank of England to make interest rates decision on Thursday – here’s what’s set to happen
The latest figures out this morning were a more sedate affair. The headline rate remained at 2.2 per cent, exactly in line with expectations. …
Hope for Bank of England rate cut dashed by soaring air fares
The headline inflation rate was unchanged at 2.2 percent in August, but core inflation – stripping out energy, food, alcohol and tobacco – rose to 3.6 percent. …
Which? slams ‘unfair’ Co-op Insurance interest rates as customers are urged to switch
A number of Co-op Insurance customers could be paying as much as 29.89% extra in interest if they opt to pay for their policies on a monthly basis …
New twist in home loan price war as TSB makes “aggressive” cuts on new mortgage rates
Mortgage brokers described the rate cuts across a series of products as “aggressive” and predicted that other major lenders will follow suit …
Pensioners warned this may be last chance to get £7,000 a year guaranteed income for life
Lifetime annuities now pay the highest amount of income for years but experts are urging pensioners to consider buying one today before rates fall. …
Homebuyers ‘paying £470 a month too much’ due to ‘rip-off’ standard variable rate loans
The rates on these deals are way ahead of home loans that track the Bank of England base rate or the cheapest fixed rate deals. …
Gold price surges to a record high with a single bar selling for more than $1 million
Investors, both private individuals and institutions, are turning to precious metals to preserve and boost their wealth amid global economic uncertainty. …
This 4.25% savings account is a sign of the times for savers – see how to get 8% instead
I’ve been warning all year that savings account rates will fall when the Bank of England cuts interest rates, and now it’s happening. …