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Annual house price inflation accelerating but rental price growth cooling – ONS

Property values rose by 3.9% on average in the 12 months to May, up from 3.6% annual growth in April, according to ONS figures.

The Independent UK

Households face new squeeze as June inflation unexpectedly jumps to 3.6%

The “grim” jump in inflation to an 18 month high is not expected to prevent an interest rate cut next month

Evening Standard

Cryptocurrency could be part of future UK banking system

Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey says reform of retail banking payments should be a priority

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‘Urgent’ need for digital reform of banking payments, says Bank of England boss

Governor Andrew Bailey said he remained sceptical over the need for a digital pound, stressing that innovation in payments should be a priority.

Evening Standard

England’s redesigned banknotes will reveal how the country sees itself

The Bank of England has announced a redesign of its banknotes and invited the public to suggest new themes that might feature on them. Victoria Cleland, the Bank of England’s chief cashier, said this was as “a symbolic representation of our collective national identity and an opportunity to celebrate the…

The Conversation

Tax rises: Freeze on income tax thresholds for millions left on table by Treasury minister Darren Jones

The Government has promised not to raise the ‘headline rate’ of income tax but has left open the possibility of freezing the thresholds for paying the levy

Evening Standard

Interest rate cuts could be coming, signals Bank of England governor

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Pound drops after Bank of England says it could further cut interest rates if jobs market slows

‘Slack’ opening up in UK economy as higher taxes squeeze employers, says Andrew Bailey

The Guardian - UK

Bank of England governor says jobs slowdown could prompt rate cut; European markets fall after Trump tariff threat – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as Andrew Bailey insists: “I think the path [for interest rates] is down”.

The Guardian - UK

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

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

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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’

Evening Standard

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

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

The Independent UK

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

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Evening Standard

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

A consultation will be open until the end of July.

The Independent UK

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

Noteworthy events in history could be depicted on notes

Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

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

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

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