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Chapter-6 : Inflation, Interest Rates & Economic Conditions
An economist from the Treasury explains exactly what a fall in inflation means for you. How will lower inflation help...
Benefits of a fall in inflation
An economist from the Treasury explains exactly what a fall in inflation means for you. How will lower inflation help...
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First interest rates cut in over four years
The Bank of England-s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) met on 1 August and in a very close 5-4 vote decided...
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Cut in interest rates
The Bank of England-s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) met on 5 February and in a 7-2 vote decided to reduce...
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Bank of england eases base rate to 4.75%
The Bank of England's recent decision to reduce the base rate to 4.75% brings several potential benefits to various sectors...
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Bank rate trimmed to 4%
The Bank of England has knocked the main interest rate down to 4% today, cutting it by a quarter?point from...
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Building financial resilience in uncertain times
Every business faces unexpected challenges. Rising costs, supply delays, late payments and sudden changes in demand can all place pressure...
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Bank deposits covered by fscs
Your eligible deposits with all High Street bank are covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). The present limit...
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Labour market stats not encouraging
The number of people classed as economically inactive has spiraled to 9.4 million. Data published by the Office for National...
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The likely direction of interest rates in 2026
As we look ahead to 2026, there is growing speculation about how the Bank of England will manage interest rates...
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More in line for savings boost
From April 2025, more low-income workers on Universal Credit can join Help to Save. Save up to -50/month and get...
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Bank deposit protection limits set to rise
The UK-s financial regulator has proposed an increase to the level of savings protection available under the Financial Services Compensation...
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Increase in savings guarantee for bank deposits
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has raised its savings guarantee for bank deposits, increasing the deposit protection limit from...
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The best and worst banks in great britain revealed
BEST AND WORST BANKS IN GREAT BRITAIN If you're in the market for a new bank, whether for your personal...
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