Articles Tagged With: Bank Of England

Although it is unlikely the Bank of England will increase interest rates in the near future, it is still wise to prepare. Mark Bower, managing director at moneymaxim.co.uk, said that while most people

Pay freezes are an unfortunate consequence of the current stalling economy but Brits may need to tighten their belts as they look set to continue. According to Candidmoney.com, stagnant pay is likely to

People are less willing to take a gamble on short-term fixed rate mortgages anymore. The popularity of longer-term fixed deals is growing as the uncertainty about when the interest rate will rise is leading

The rate of inflation fell dramatically by 0.6% between November and December 2011 but still remains high for UK households.

Saving money is a popular new year's resolution for many people. However, if you're looking to put cash away over the next 12 months it is important to consider the best ways of doing so. Of course,

There are some really good mortgage deals available despite the current property climate. However, Catherine Hearnden, director at MyMortgageDirect, warned that many of the great deals are only good for

Directory sales continue to drive growth for the retailer. Store sales continue to slip. The Share Centre continues to recommend investors hold Next

Is Christmas set to leave you cash strapped? Are you one of the millions of people who dipped into the red in order to fund the festivities?

Gavin Oldham, chief executive at The Share Centre, predicts that although the stormy economic environment will continue to send waves of volatility across the UK stock market during 2012, the FTSE 100 will end the year significantly higher at 6,565.

When looking to buy a used car there are five questions you should always ask though. These will help you avoid being ripped off, or buying a car that just will not last.

Those looking for the best savings rates must take steps to ensure that they are protected from the effects of inflation, it has been claimed.   Yorkshire Building Society has said that with

The Bank of England must do more to help protect those putting money aside and to boost the value of finding the best savings rates, an expert has suggested.   Financial expert Dr Ros Altmann has

When checking out different home loans, it can be easy to simply look at the interest rate you'll be paying. But you might want to pay attention to the terms and conditions of the product and use a

One in ten households would withdraw from their accounts with the best savings interest rates as soon as the base rate rises, it has been revealed. New research by Legal and General found that while 53

The credit crunch had a widespread effect on products offered by banks, meaning it can be a challenge to work out what the best savings interest rates are for your money. To combat the recession, the Bank

June saw the highest number of mortgages taken out by first-time buyers for ten months, it has been revealed. Figures from the Council of Mortgage Lenders CML show that there were 18,100 home loans taken

In a blow to those seeking the best savings interest rates Bank of England has confirmed that the base rate will remain at 0.5 per cent. The Monetary Policy Committee MPC yesterday August 4th voted

Homeowners looking for cheap mortgages have been advised that capped tracker deals may provide the answer. Mortgage provider first direct claimed that due to the current base rate sitting at an all time

The Bank of England has announced that it is keeping interest rates at 0.5 per cent, which will affect consumers looking for savings interest rates. Despite rising inflation, which has soared to 4.5 per

People may be less interested in seeking out cheap mortgages in the short term, according to an industry expert. Dominik Lipnicki, director at Your Mortgage Decisions, said that the mortgage market has