The base rate remains unchanged

The base rate remains unchanged

In the latest base rate review, the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has voted to keep the rate the same. The Bank of England reviewed the base rate on 21 March and decided to keep it at 5.25%. It has remained unchanged since August. Recent news...
Inflation falls in February

Inflation falls in February

Inflation went down last month, edging closer to the government’s 2% target. What does this mean for interest rates? Consumer prices index (CPI) inflation fell to 3.4% in February, down from 4% in January – the lowest level in two and a half years. CPI inflation is...
UK House Prices Rise In February

UK House Prices Rise In February

Halifax reports another month of rising property prices, indicating positive trends in the property market. UK house prices went up for the fifth consecutive month in February, according to Halifax. The lender’s latest House Price Index, published yesterday, showed...
Your Spring Budget Summary

Your Spring Budget Summary

Missed Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget speech? We’ve got you covered with the key highlights. Discover the latest Spring budget changes: lower Capital Gains Tax on homes, decreased national insurance rates, updated child benefit rules, and a raised VAT...