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19 Sep 2024
Bank of England holds base rate at 5% – what it means for your savings

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has held the base rate steady at 5%. Discover how this impacts your savings and what the outlook is for the rest of the year.

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Bank of England holds base rate at 5% – what it means for your savings
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01 Aug 2024
Turning the tide: Bank of England lowers the base rate to 5%

In a knife-edge decision, the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has voted to reduce the base rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down to 5%. This marks the first rate cut in over four years. How does this change impact savers?

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Turning the tide: Bank of England lowers the base rate to 5%
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30 Jul 2024
What does Labour’s election win mean for your money?

The Labour Party won the UK General Election by a landslide. But what does a new government mean for your personal finances?

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What does Labour’s election win mean for your money?
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20 Jun 2024
Inflation hits 2% target, but base rate continues to hold

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has kept the base rate steady at 5.25%, despite inflation falling to the 2% target in May. What does this mean for your cash savings?

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Inflation hits 2% target, but base rate continues to hold
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13 Jun 2024
How the General Election could affect your wealth

In three weeks’ time, voters will take to the polls to elect a new government, which could have a significant impact on your personal finances. In this article, we take a closer look at what those changes might be, so you can stay informed and safeguard your cash.

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How the General Election could affect your wealth
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29 May 2024
Understanding inflation, the base rate, and GDP

Understanding economic factors can help you make more informed financial decisions to grow and protect your wealth. In this article, we explain some of the key economic elements that can influence the growth of your savings.

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Understanding inflation, the base rate, and GDP
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09 May 2024
Base rate held at 5.25% – why smart savers are locking in rates now

There were no surprises today as the Monetary Policy Committee voted by a majority to hold the base rate at 5.25% for the sixth consecutive time. But with hints of cuts coming, is this the prime time for savers to lock in top rates?

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Base rate held at 5.25% – why smart savers are locking in rates now
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08 May 2024
What’s the outlook for the base rate and inflation?

Ahead of the Monetary Policy Committee announcement, we surveyed over 230 senior savings professionals to gauge their predictions on the base rate decision and inflation outlook.

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What’s the outlook for the base rate and inflation?
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21 Mar 2024
Bank of England holds base rate at 5.25% for fifth time in a row

In a widely anticipated decision, the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee voted today to keep the base rate at its current level of 5.25%. This continues to be the highest rate we’ve seen for 16 years.

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Bank of England holds base rate at 5.25% for fifth time in a row