British homeowners scramble to remortgage as interest rate rise looms
British homeowners scramble to remortgage as interest rate rise looms
Rush for dwindling supply of fixed-rate deals as Bank of England is expected to increase base rate this week
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
The looming interest rate rise: how it will affect you
The looming interest rate rise: how it will affect you
On 2 November, the Bank of England is expected to increase the base rate after a decade. We explore what impact it will have on homeowners and savers
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
UK economy: Are retail sales really falling at their fastest rate since the recession? And does this mean we should be alarmed?
UK economy: Are retail sales really falling at their fastest rate since the recession? And does this mean we should be alarmed?
Is the economy really in trouble as we rush towards Brexit in 2019? Are households cutting back on spending? Just how worried should we be?
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Twist or stick: two sides of the vital interest rate decision facing UK
After a decade of ultra-low rates, many predict a rise this week. Vital for controlling inflation and saving Bank chief Mark Carney’s face, say the hawks. A terrible idea in a weak economy, argue doves
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Bank of England poised to push interest rates back up to 0.5%
With the economy sluggish, Thursday is expected to bring reversal of emergency action taken following Brexit vote
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Alarm sounds over state of UK high street as sales crash
CBI survey shows sales dropping at fastest rate since 2009 recession, with consumers cutting back and inflation eroding spending power
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK