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The Bank of England has eased bank capital rules for the first time since 2008. Here's what it means for borrowing, savings and the wider economy.

The Bank of England has eased bank capital rules for the first time since 2008. Here's what it means for borrowing, savings and the wider economy.

Finance experts suggested that speculation over potential Budget measures may have had an impact on households’ sentiment.

Finance experts suggested that speculation over potential Budget measures may have had an impact on households’ sentiment.

Premium Bonds savers gain new hope as the Treasury raises NS&I's target by £1BN, fuelling speculation over prize fund rates and future tax-free payouts.

Government borrowing for the current financial year is the highest on record outside the Covid-19 pandemic.

UK inflation has dropped to 3.6% but it remains well above the Bank of England’s 2% target. Beyond broader global uncertainties, there are also factors within our own homes that are quietly sustaining this stubborn issue. Namely, automatic annual price uplifts in everyday contracts for things like mobile phones and…

The Bank of England opted to keep rates at 4 per cent in early November but next month will be a different proposition

Inflation in the U.K. fell to a four-month low in October, raising expectations of another Bank of England interest rate cut next month