Monetary Policy Committee (United Kingdom) The latest news, updates and opinions on Monetary Policy Committee from the expert team here at MoneyWeek Week in review: gold shines in the gloom Features Evidence that times are getting tough for those who rely on the debt laden UK consumer for a living arrived in spades this week - and the Bank of England refused to ride to the rescue. Features Why housing wealth is an illusion Features Halifax has just reported the biggest monthly fall in UK house prices in nearly six years. And yet UK consumers are still borrowing money against their homes like there's no tomorrow. John Stepek explains why only two groups really benefit from rising house prices - retired people and the Government... By John Stepek Published 10 October 07 Features 1 2 3 4 5
