Bank of England
The latest news, updates and opinions on Bank of England from the expert team here at MoneyWeek
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NIESR: The UK is likely to avoid a recession, but persistent inflation will damage household budgets
News The National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) says a UK recession is unlikely in 2023, but calls for more help for households in the March Budget
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick
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Digital pound likely to launch this decade
News The Treasury and the Bank of England have launched a consultation on the introduction of a state-backed digital pound. We explain how a “Britcoin” could work
By Ruth Emery
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Bank of England raises interest rate to 4%
News The Bank of England raised rates by 0.5%, marking the base rate’s 10th consecutive increase.
By Nicole García Mérida
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Mortgage borrowing falls by £1bn as property market slowdown continues
News Data from the Bank of England reveals mortgage borrowing fell from £4.3bn in November to £3.2bn in December. We look at why the housing market is slowing down, and what you can do if you’re worried about your mortgage
By MoneyWeek
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2022: what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger
Advertisement Feature Ben Ritchie and Rebecca Maclean, Investment Managers, Dunedin Income Growth Investment Trust PLC
By MoneyWeek
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Millions of homeowners face £250 jump in monthly mortgage payments next year
News The Bank of England has warned that homeowners and buy-to-let investors will need to pay thousands of pounds in extra mortgage payments next year. We explain what help is available if you’re worried about rising mortgage costs.
By Ruth Emery
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How to prepare your finances for a recession
Analysis The Bank of England has warned we’re probably already in a recession, and it’s due to be one of the longest in recent memory. Here’s what to expect, and how to prepare your finances.
By Nicole García Mérida
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Is it time to buy Gilts?
Advice Gilts offer a higher yield than most savings accounts and could be an attractive alternative for those with a large lump sum to invest.
By Rupert Hargreaves
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What next for stocks as bonds crash?
Analysis Despite the slump in prices, UK government bonds remain too expensive. Stocks are much better value, says Max King.
By Max King
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