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The Latest Breaking News from The Bank of England

Why has inflation fallen and what does it mean for households?

The rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation eased to 2.6% for March.

Evening Standard

UK inflation falls more than expected boosting rate cut chances

Although there is increased speculation of more interest rate cuts this year, sticky-high inflation, which remains above the Bank of England's 2% threshold and an escalating global tariff war continue to be concerns.

Euronews

Good news on UK inflation may be short-lived amid trade war and rising household bills

Worsening global outlook makes ‘gradual and careful’ approach on interest rates by Bank of England more difficult

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US stock markets fall further after Trump curbs chip sales to China; gold hits new record high – as it happened

Global stock markets and dollar sell off while gold jumps by 2.4%; eurozone and UK inflation slow

The Guardian - UK

UK inflation dips in March, potentially paving the way for another interest rate cut

Inflation in the U.K. fell for the second month running in March largely as a result of lower prices at the pump, a move that is likely to pile pressure on the Bank of England to cut interest rates next month

The Independent UK

Inflation falls to just 2.6% as cost of filling up the car drops on lower oil price

The main reasons for the fall included lower fuel prices and softer hotel rates

Evening Standard

Inflation set to ease further after dip in petrol prices

A consensus of economists has predicted that Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation will come in at 2.7% for March.

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US firm in £263m takeover bid for Bank of England banknote printer

Board has recommended all-cash deal with Atlas Holdings, but Edi Truell may be considering a higher offer

The Guardian - UK

Scotonomics: The UK media has no idea how the markets work

Here is this week's Scotonomics, we hope you will enjoy. This week the newsletter comes from William Thomson (follow me on X/Twitter!)

The National (Scotland)

UK property prices surge to new record high

The record comes despite recent changes to stamp duty regulations

The Independent UK

Record high average price tag on a home in April after £5,000 monthly jump

At £377,182, the average asking price for a home in Britain surpassed a previous record set in May 2024, Rightmove said.

The Independent UK

House prices: record high asking prices in April despite stamp duty changes

At £377,182, the average asking price for a home in Britain surpassed a previous record set in May 2024

Evening Standard

Barclays set to cut some mortgage rates below 4% on Friday

Global economic volatility has boosted expectations that the Bank of England will respond with rate cuts.

Evening Standard

Mortgage relief as major lender to slash rates below 4 per cent

Barclays will offer a two-year fixed-rate mortgage at 3.99 per cent to home buyers with a 40 per cent deposit

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Evening Standard

Housing market activity took a pause as stamp duty holiday expired

US tariffs could cause further uncertainty for the UK housing market, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors said.

The Fashion Central

Rachel Reeves Breaks Silence After Market Chaos — Here’s What She Told the Bank of England

Amid the global financial jitters triggered by Donald Trump’s latest tariffs, Rachel Reeves has stepped up to reassure the public.

Evening Standard

UK-US deal or eased tariff rates ‘won’t be enough’ for Britain, Starmer warns

Ministers including Chancellor Rachel Reeves have stressed the UK must look elsewhere to improve relations with other countries aside from the US.

Evening Standard

Reeves faces crisis as Trump’s tariffs send cost of government borrowing soaring in blow to her Budget plans

The trade war escalated with China hitting back by imposing 84% levies on imports from the US

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The Guardian - UK

Trump tariffs threaten global growth and raise risk of ‘severe shocks’, says Bank of England

Levies have heaped pressure on government finances and increased chance of ‘further sharp correction’, report warns

Evening Standard

Global stability risks rise as US tariffs could weigh on growth, Bank warns

It follows US President Donald Trump announcing a series of new and higher tariffs on all imports to the US.

Evening Standard

Cheaper mortgages could be a ‘silver lining’ in fallout from Trump tariffs

Experts said expectations that interest rates will fall have risen since Donald Trump’s tariffs announcement last Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Reeves: US tariffs will have huge implications but UK banking system resilient

The Chancellor issued an update to MPs at the start of Treasury questions.

The Independent UK

Liz Truss blames Mark Carney for causing economic meltdown ‘on her watch’

Former PM said Mark Carney did a ‘terrible job’ as Bank of England governor and created the problems which sparked her downfall

The Guardian - UK

Bank ‘should cut UK interest rates to at least 4% in May amid tariff turmoil’

Ex-Bank of England deputy governor Charlie Bean says cut of 0.5 points needed because of ‘crazy situation’ in US

Evening Standard

Banknote printer De La Rue to complete £300 million partial sale in May

De La Rue, which prints banknotes for the UK, is hiving off its authentication business, as it also looks to sell its remaining currency business.

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