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Bank of England keeps interest rate at 0.5% and QE programme at £375bn
It was the first meeting for Gertjan de Vlieghe, the new member of the MPC, who replaced David Miles.
Bauke Schram Sep 10, 2015
Labour leadership: How did Jeremy Corbyn perform in the final TV hustings?
IBTimes UK looks at the left-winger's performance during the Sky News hustings.
Ian Silvera Sep 03, 2015
Labour leadership election: Jeremy Corbyn rivals protest that 'He hasn't won yet'
The left-winger may be the frontrunner but Liz Kendall insists the competition is still on.
Ian Silvera Sep 01, 2015
UK economic growth confirmed as exports boost GDP
Year-on-year, GDP growth was 2.6%, unrevised from the first estimate.
Bauke Schram Aug 28, 2015
Jeremy Corbyn 'could sack Mark Carney' if BoE refuses to cough up for spending projects
Richard Murphy, economic adviser to Corbyn, made the suggestion regarding Carney.
Romil Patel Aug 24, 2015
Co-operative Bank losses triple to £204.2m as strategic problems bite
Company's net income fell by 23% to £233.6m
Bauke Schram Aug 20, 2015
David Miles is second BoE member to hint at interest rate rise after Kristin Forbes
The BoE's Monetary Policy Committee has so far held off from raising rates.
Bauke Schram Aug 19, 2015
UK inflation rate rises to 0.1% although food prices are still falling
Weak outlook on inflation rate has made analysts think an interest rate rise in 2015 would be too soon.
Bauke Schram Aug 18, 2015
Bank of England's Kristin Forbes warns of risks in keeping rates low for too long
Monetary Police Committee member says a rate hike takes 1-2 years to take full effect.
Rachel Middleton Aug 17, 2015
William Keegan: The pound is going strong so enjoy it while it lasts
British tourists have been enjoying an exceptionally strong pound.
William Keegan Aug 13, 2015
Co-operative Bank shamed publicly by financial regulators in lieu of £120m fine
Fine would go against regulator's role to ensure the 'safety and soundness' of banks it regulates.
Graham Lanktree Aug 11, 2015
Margareta Pagano: Andy Haldane's wisdom rings true as interest rates stay static on 'Stuck Thursday'
Interest rates remained stuck on 0.5%, giving homeowners and the economy a moment of relief.
Margareta Pagano Aug 07, 2015
Homeowners beware: What the experts are saying about the BoE's decision to keep interest rates at 0.5%
Mortgage rates are already rising in anticipation of an interest rate increase
Ravender Sembhy Aug 06, 2015
'Super Thursday': Bank of England splits on interest rates as UK braces for increase
BoE sees one member break ranks and call for a rise as rates stay at 0.5%.
Ravender Sembhy Aug 06, 2015
Interest rate rise would be 'rash, premature and foolhardy' as Bank of England heads for split
The British Chamber of Commerce has spoken out ahead of 'Super Thursday'.
Ravender Sembhy Aug 05, 2015
UK interest rate hike edging closer despite unanimous Bank of England vote to hold steady
Minutes of the committee's meeting on 9 July showed that all members voted to keep the interest at 0.5%.
Bauke Schram Jul 22, 2015
Market round-up: Forthcoming Bank of England rate rise bogs down FTSE 100
Bank of England governor Mark Carney says interest rates likely to rise in early 2016.
Graham Lanktree Jul 17, 2015
Bank of England: What interest rate bump means for young and old, housing and small businesses
BoE will 'feel its way' to increase interest rates, hinting at around half historic average of 4.5%.
Ian Allison Jul 17, 2015
Bank of England: Central banks looking at 'hybrid systems' using Bitcoin's blockchain technology
The Bank of England conducts quarterly research that mulls impact of disruptive ledger-based technology.
Ian Allison Jul 16, 2015
Mortgage lending jumped by 29% to £20bn after Tory majority win in general election
Survey by the Bank of England also showed mortgage applications jumped significantly.
Bauke Schram Jul 16, 2015
In focus: Why has unemployment risen for the first time in two years?
Latest ONS figures have shown that unemployment has crept up.
Ravender Sembhy Jul 15, 2015
UK unemployment numbers rise for first time in two years casting doubt on rate increase plans
Soft employment numbers mean Bank of England should pull back hawkish rate rise stance says analyst
Graham Lanktree Jul 15, 2015
Bank of England: Jump in second quarter mortgage demand as strong third quarter expected
Surging house prices and stricter rules for mortgage approvals had weighed down lending in the past.
Bauke Schram Jul 13, 2015
Bank of England keeps interest rate at 0.5% and £375bn quantitative easing programme unchanged
BOE announced that its Monetary Policy Committee decided to keep the size of the quantitative easing programme at £375bn.
Bauke Schram Jul 09, 2015
Weaker euro causes UK bank deposit protection to fall to £75,000
The PRA also announced it would extend deposit protection to big corporations.
Bauke Schram Jul 03, 2015
Bank of England makes regulation sound sexy by rattling sabres at the pirates of Canary Wharf
The Tories are walking a fine line between self-regulation and legislation.
Ian Allison Jun 11, 2015
Carney takes aim at rogue traders in new clampdown
The BoE governor will deliver a speech outlining plans to clean up the City
Ian Allison Jun 10, 2015
Bank of England chief Mark Carney referred to as 'the Guv' in art scandal dossier
Political pundit Evan Solomon accused of doing art deals with high-powered talk show guests of Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
Graham Lanktree Jun 10, 2015
Bank of England will hold off on interest rate hike until 2016
Economists expect interest rates to climb in the first half of 2016 as inflation is expected to rise.
Bauke Schram Jun 04, 2015
Pound rallies ahead of BoE rate decision
BoE is unlikely to alter policy rates or asset purchase target as of now.
Boby Michael Jun 04, 2015
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