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Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.25% and welcomes US-UK trade deal – as it happened

Bank policymakers split 5-2-2 over this month’s interest rate decision

The Guardian - UK

The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates in the face of US tariffs threat

The Bank of England is widely expected to cut interest rates on Thursday as a result of the potential shock to growth emanating from the tariff policies of the Trump administration

The Independent UK

Domestic economic woes will wreck Reeves’ budget plans, says thinktank

The forecast said low growth would place the Bank of England in difficult position ahead of next interest rate decision

The Guardian - UK

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Interest rates live updates: Bank of England slashes interest rates to 4.25% in boost to homeowners

It marks lowest level for two years as central bank warns escalating global trade war will drag on growth over next three years

The Independent UK

Bank Of England Set To Cut Rate Amid Trump's Tariffs

The Bank of England is widely expected to cut its key interest rate by a quarter point Thursday as US President Donald Trump's planned tariffs threaten to weaken economic growth.

International Business Times

FTSE 100 ends record run of gains as UK and US rates decisions loom

The index had been on a winning streak for more than two weeks.

Evening Standard

Bank of England poised to cut interest rates as tariffs to weigh on growth

Most economists think UK interest rates will be reduced to 4.25% from their current level of 4.5% on Thursday.

The Independent UK

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UK savers urged to ‘act now’ before interest rates start falling

Experts say there are competitive products available despite expected Bank of England rate cut

The Guardian - UK

Bank to delay rates announcement due to VE Day two-minute silence

Britain’s central bank said it will publish the decision at 12.02pm rather than the usual time of noon.

Evening Standard

More than half of homeowners ‘improving rather than moving as costs bite’

The Compare the Market home insurance team revealed the cities where homeowners are most likely to be moving or staying put.

The Independent UK

Bank of England set to cut interest rates as US tariff impact in focus

Most economists are expecting rates to be reduced by 0.25 percentage points on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Best savings accounts for your money in May 2025 before interest rates are cut

The Bank of England will continue bringing rates down this month so make sure you are earning on your money

The Independent UK

Major bank predicts four interest rate cuts - here’s what it might mean for your money

The Bank of England could bring the base rate as low as 2.75 per cent within 12 months according to one prediction

The Independent UK

UK mortgage lending at four-year high amid rush to avoid stamp duty rise

Figures show a 290% rise in mortgage borrowing, but approvals for new home purchases fell for the third month

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The Independent UK

Home buyer mortgage approvals fell ahead of stamp duty deadline

Stamp duty discounts became less generous for some home buyers from April 1.

The Independent UK

Why Canadians might want to beware what they have wished for with Mark Carney

NEWS ANALYSIS: Mark Carney has pulled off a stunning victory in Canada but his legacy in the UK from his time as governor of the Bank of England is mixed, David Maddox writes

Evening Standard

Who is Mark Carney? Canada's new prime minister and former Bank of England governor

Mark Carney has been elected as Canada's new prime minister following a significant victory for the Liberal Party, overcoming Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives

The Independent UK

BlackRock’s billions and signs of a fall in interest rates show it’s not all gloom for UK business

NEWS ANALYSIS: Awful April might just be closing with reason to face May and beyond with a more careful measure of optimism, as Karl Matchett reports

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The Guardian - UK

UK consumer confidence dips to lowest level since 2023 amid tariff concerns

GfK index falls by four points in April to -23 as domestic tax increases and rising bills also weigh on households

Evening Standard

UK must take impact of trade wars ‘very seriously’, says Bank governor

Andrew Bailey said the central bank is currently ‘working through’ the implications of US President Donald Trump’s tariff plans.

The Independent UK

Interest rates are set to go down in the UK next month - here’s why

Interest rates are likely to go down next month - but much could yet be decided by how fast the issues around tariffs are resolved

The Guardian - UK

Labour must focus on risk to global financial stability posed by Trump policies, not only trade

As Rachel Reeves heads to US for IMF meetings, stance appears unaltered despite chaos unleashed by White House

Al Jazeera

What happened in Canada’s French-language election debate?

Liberal Prime Minister Carney says he’s the man to take on Trump, as Conservative Poilievre says time for change.

Evening Standard

Why has inflation fallen and what does it mean for households?

The rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation eased to 2.6% for March.

Euronews

UK inflation falls more than expected boosting rate cut chances

Although there is increased speculation of more interest rate cuts this year, sticky-high inflation, which remains above the Bank of England's 2% threshold and an escalating global tariff war continue to be concerns.

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