No change: for this month, at least
The Bank of England left interest rates on hold today but the sense of relief felt by businesses and homeowners is likely to be temporary.
The "no change" decision was w...
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Economy risks boiling over, IMF warns Brown
The world's top financial authority said last night that the Bank of England will need to raise interest rates again this year to prevent the British economy overheating....
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Time to deal yourself a new hand of cards
While the official cost of borrowing is on the rise -four interest rate increases in six months, and more expected - many credit card rates have been steady for some time...
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Bank bows to pressure
The Bank of England yesterday became the first of the world's top central banks to raise interest rates this year in a move which is expected to be followed soon by both ...
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Hangover hurts markets
Share prices plunged on both sides of the Atlantic yesterday as investors woke up to the realisation that interest rates are poised to rise around the world.
The Eurotop...
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Improve or else
Universities and colleges falling behind government targets for drop-out rates or widening access were this week warned by Baroness Blackstone, the education minister, to...
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Bank sees red at latest charges
It's been a difficult time for the Bank of England. Divisions have emerged again on its rate setting committee over the risks to the economy from inflation and there's be...
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Knives are out
The latest figures suggest that one in seven pregnant women now has a caesarean delivery, with surgery rates increasing by 1% a year and varying between hospitals. The Ro...
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Output boost calms US fears
The odds on the US Federal Reserve raising interest rates next week lengthened yesterday after official figures showing a sharp rise in productivity and flat retail sales...
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Monetary doves win through at Bank
The City was last night scaling back its expectations of sharp rises in interest rates after the doves on the Bank of England's monetary policy committee won key concessi...
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