Fall in student drop-out rates
Drop-out rates at UK universities fell for the second year running, according to figures published today by the Higher Education Statistics Agency.
At 14% for 2002/03, ...
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Widening access rates (Scotland)
Participation of under-represented groups in higher education:
Young full-time first degree entrants 2002/03 in Scotland
Total entrants
% from
state schools
%
working ...
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Minutes show rates could rise again
The Bank of England's monetary policy committee voted unanimously to hold interest rates steady this month, minutes revealed yesterday, but City analysts said it was too ...
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Store cards' interest rates to be examined
The Competition Commission plans to look at the interest rates charged on store cards as part of its inquiry into the ?4.8bn market, it said today.
It said it would loo...
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Third Fed rate rise as US picks up
The US Federal Reserve last night raised interest rates for the third time this year in spite of a renewed surge in oil prices.
The widely expected move took the Fed fu...
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Unseasonable spending may forecast interest rate rise
An unexpected bounce in retail sales in August today fuelled expectations of another rise in interest rates before the end of the year.
The Office for National Statistic...
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Factory data raises fears of interest rate increase
The price of goods leaving British factories climbed again last month, driven by rising world commodity increases and a determination by manufacturers to pass on higher c...
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Greenspan's upbeat comments may signal US rates rise
Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan appeared to clear the path for another rise in US interest rates yesterday when he delivered a moderately upbeat assessment of the...
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Shops blame rate rises for sales fall
Britain's retailers attacked the Bank of England today after higher interest rates and dismal weather meant shops suffered a "washout" in August.
Activity fell last mon...
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ECB maintains rate freeze and shrugs off inflation fears
The European Central Bank yesterday kept interest rates on hold as it sought to strike a balance between improving growth prospects and the impact of higher oil prices.
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