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• Labour vows to strengthen UK’s fiscal watchdog

  21-09-2023 23:30
  Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves says OBR would be given independent powers to produce forecasts
  
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• From the OBR to new fiscal rules, we will bring back stability

  21-09-2023 23:30
  Labour’s charter of Budget responsibility aims to give businesses certainty — with no repeats of the ‘mini’ Budget
  
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• Labour to stick with Sunak’s diluted targets on phasing out gas boilers

  21-09-2023 20:44
  UK opposition’s stance on warming homes is sign of fraught politics around UK move away from fossil fuel heating
  
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• When will the Bank of England start to cut interest rates?

  21-09-2023 19:05
  Markets are betting on looser monetary policy late next year, but some economists say it could happen sooner
  
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• How long will the Bank of England keep interest rates high?

  21-09-2023 19:05
  Markets are betting on looser monetary policy late next year, but some economists say it could happen sooner
  
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• After pause, how much longer will BoE keep rates higher?

  21-09-2023 19:05
  Policy makers now see UK cost of borrowing as ‘restrictive’ but want material progress on inflation before cutting
  
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• Meter error left retiree paying neighbour's £400 a month energy bills for six years

  21-09-2023 18:14 via express.co.uk
  
  The energy company has since apologised after overcharging a retiree for six years.
  
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• Mortgage lenders cut rates below 5% as Bank of England base rate held at 5.25%

  21-09-2023 16:43 via express.co.uk
  
  Brokers are confident a mortgage rate war is "well and truly underway" as high street lenders cut their rates.
  
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• UK mortgage rates set to fall after BoE knife-edge vote

  21-09-2023 16:37
  Decision to hold interest rates will be welcomed by prospective homebuyers and property sector
  
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• Top UK cities where debts have shot up over past year as average increases by 19%

  21-09-2023 16:10 via express.co.uk
  
  Average unsecured debts are at more than £18,000 with many Britons struggling to cover their daily costs.
  
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• Now is best time to lock in savings rate in 15 years - here are the top deals today

  21-09-2023 16:03 via express.co.uk
  
  The Bank of England's pause on interest rate hikes could see savings providers drop deals, an expert warns.
  
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• ITV’s McCall blames ‘stagnant’ UK economy for advertising downturn

  21-09-2023 15:36
  Broadcaster’s chief criticises government for a lack of policies to stimulate growth
  
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• What is Rupert Murdoch's net worth?

  21-09-2023 15:32 via express.co.uk
  
  Rupert Murdoch is stepping down as chairman of Fox Corporation and News Corp
  
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• Interest rates as it happened: UK and Switzerland surprise investors

  21-09-2023 14:52
  Policy rate kept at 5.25 per cent as evidence grows of slowing inflation
  
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• Interest rate rise return fears as Andrew Bailey told hikes must 'stop not pause'

  21-09-2023 14:45 via express.co.uk
  
  The Bank of England base rate has remained at 5.25 percent today, pressing pause on rate hikes after rising relentlessly since December 2021.
  
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• UK mortgage rates set to fall after Bank of England knife-edge vote

  21-09-2023 14:44
  Decision to hold interest rates will be welcomed by prospective homebuyers and property sector
  
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• BoE interest rate freeze is a 'financial lifesaver'. So when can we expect a cut?

  21-09-2023 14:29 via express.co.uk
  
  I've been crying out for the Bank of England to call a halt to repeated interest rate hikes and today it came to its senses and gave us all a break. Now let's cross our fingers and hope the misery is over.
  
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• Sterling drops to lowest level since March on rate pause

  21-09-2023 13:26
  Policy rate kept at 5.25 per cent as evidence grows of slowing inflation
  
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• Mapped: The millions receiving £300 payment - check how many are in your area

  21-09-2023 13:24 via express.co.uk
  
  More than eight million households on means-tested benefits are set to get the £300 payment.
  
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• Bank of England holds interest rates at 5.25%

  21-09-2023 13:03
  Monetary Policy Committee vote likely to signal the peak of borrowing costs in this cycle
  
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• Nationwide launches new 'market-leading' 8% regular savings account

  21-09-2023 11:41 via express.co.uk
  
  Nationwide is also offering a £200 incentive to new customers looking to switch banks.
  
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• Interest rates LIVE: Bank of England to make knife-edge decision as bets slashed on hike

  21-09-2023 09:33 via express.co.uk
  
  The Bank of England will announce its decision on whether interest rates will rise at midday on Thursday after a shock fall in inflation to 6.7 percent.
  
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• Sterling sinks with BoE decision due

  21-09-2023 08:59
  Pound at its lowest since April as policymakers meet
  
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• Bank of England keeps interest rates on hold

  21-09-2023 08:59
  Policy rate kept at 5.25 per cent as evidence grows of slowing inflation
  
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• UK public borrowing comes in lower than forecast

  21-09-2023 08:29
  Better than expected data adds to pressure on chancellor to cut taxes
  
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• Your pension or your life! How to make your savings last as long as you do

  21-09-2023 08:00 via express.co.uk
  
  Living to the grand old age of 100 used to be a rarity but more of us will achieve that milestone as life expectancy rises. Unfortunately, our pensions may not have the same longevity.
  
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• What happened to the wealth tax?

  21-09-2023 06:00
  Proposals have struggled politically but some economists say the idea is due a resurgence
  
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• Number of UK nursing students plummets despite NHS shortages

  21-09-2023 06:00
  Low wages and student debt worries are believed to have undermined applications, putting workforce plan in doubt
  
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• Britain’s industrial strategy is still missing in action

  21-09-2023 06:00
  Short-term tax incentives and constant policy changes are weighing on companies’ investment drive
  
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• Carmakers in UK to face EV sales targets despite delay to petrol vehicle ban

  21-09-2023 05:00
  Government intends to press ahead with quota scheme amid industry fears about sluggish consumer demand
  
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• UK public support for ‘big government’ hits record high

  21-09-2023 02:19
  Voters want state to be responsible for controlling prices and reducing inequality
  
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