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The Bank of England lending shakeup helping first home buyers

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The Independent UK

Barclays launch new sub-4% mortgage to compete with best rates on market

Several lenders are now offering deals with interest rates below 4% - but you need to meet certain criteria

The Independent UK

Bank of England says UK banks can increase riskier mortgage lending; Nvidia becomes first $4tn company – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as BoE recommends banks can issue more high loan-to-income level loans

The Guardian - UK

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What quintessentially British images should go on the new banknotes? Our panel has some ideas

The Bank of England is redesigning money with new themes. So how about Lincoln Cathedral, the London Marathon … or wheelie bins, suggest Athena Kugblenu, David Reynolds, Coco Khan, Connor Myers and Henry Bonsu

The Guardian - UK

‘David Attenborough on a tenner’: Guardian readers’ ideas for new banknotes

Bank of England has asked public for views before first major redesign of banknotes in more than 50 years

The Guardian - UK

Rachel Reeves needs wider headroom against fiscal rules, ex-Bank of England deputy says

Charlie Bean says slim margin of £10bn means chancellor ‘has to neurotically fine-tune taxes to control OBR forecast’

The Guardian - UK

Home buyer mortgage demand expected by lenders to soften over summer months

Households are adjusting to ‘ongoing cost pressures’, one finance expert said.

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TSB could disappear from high streets in huge Santander takeover

Santander said it plans a ‘rationalisation’ of the overall branch network

The Independent UK

Business news live: Gilt yields spike on Reeves exit speculation and CEO of AstraZeneca discusses leaving London

Stock markets updates and business news from Wednesday

The Independent UK

Bank of England seeks views on theme for next series of banknotes

A consultation will be open until the end of July.

Evening Standard

Bank of England wants you to decide what goes on the next banknotes

Noteworthy events in history could be depicted on notes

The Independent UK

FTSE 100 advances and outperforms European peers

It comes despite ongoing US trade policy uncertainty and mixed economic data.

Evening Standard

Rise in number of mortgage approvals to home buyers in May, says Bank of England

The increase in mortgage approvals for house purchase was described as a ‘welcome breath of fresh air’ by one housing market expert.

Evening Standard

Voices: When it’s Rachel Reeves vs Andrew Bailey, I know who my money’s on

COMMENT : The governor of the Bank of England's response to the chancellor trying to talk up the flagging jobs market is quietly devastating, writes James Moore

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Evening Standard

Home sales jump by a quarter month on month in May following April slump

Stamp duty discounts became less generous in April, but transaction figures for May show a pick-up in house sales

The Guardian - UK

Chinese exports to UK rise as firms seek to avoid US tariffs

Data shows 16.1% jump as Bank of England suggests influx of cheaper goods could bear down on inflation

TechRadar

This is the first 8K 120Hz monitor ever produced - but I don't think the tech market will ever be ready for it

New 8K monitor by BOE supports 120Hz at full resolution but real-world usability is still in doubt.

Evening Standard

Bank rate-setter in ‘uncomfortable place’ amid worries over stubborn inflation

Megan Greene said she is concerned that recent rises in inflation could see the outlook resemble a ‘plateau’ rather than a ‘hump’.

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Evening Standard

Stocks dip as Bank of England leaves interest rates unchanged

The FTSE 100 index closed down 51.67 points, 0.6%, at 8,791.80.

The Independent UK

Voices: Don’t panic, chancellor – there’s still hope for interest rate cuts

COMMENT: Forget homeowners with tracker mortgages or those desperate for a better deal – the person who’s hurting the most from the Bank of England’s decision not to lower interest rates is Rachel Reeves, says James Moore

The Independent UK

Savers issued warning after Bank of England holds base rate

Average savings rates have been on a downward path in recent weeks, but some providers have unveiled new products.

Evening Standard

Savers warned ‘loyalty does not pay’ as Bank of England base rate held at 4.25%

Average savings rates have been on a downward path in recent weeks, but some providers have unveiled new products.

Euronews

Bank of England holds interest rates amid intensifying inflation risks

As widely expected, the Bank of England kept interest rates on hold as fears grow that the conflict between Israel and Iran will escalate to involve the United States. This would likely send oil prices soaring and push UK inflation further above target.

The Guardian - UK

Bank of England warns of ‘elevated’ global uncertainty after leaving interest rates on hold – as it happened

UK central bank split 6-3 on interest rate decision, and warns that escalating Middle East conflict is pushing up energy prices

The Independent UK

Interest rates – live: Bank of England holds rate amid oil and inflation concerns

Rate remains at 4.25 per cent as experts look to balance higher inflation with economic growth

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