BBC Politics
Bank of England Expected to Do Nothing Again, Because Why Not
Bank of England likely to hold interest rates at 3.75%, citing global uncertainty and the Iran war, while mortgage rates climb and savers get a rare win.
2026-07-30
BBC Politics
2026-06-30
BBC Business
UK Housing Market Stares at Unsold Homes, Blames Mortgage Rates and Iranian Missiles
UK housing market: unsold homes pile up as mortgage rates spike - thanks, Iran - and buyers play hard to get. Sellers, maybe reconsider that asking price.
2026-04-30
BBC Business
Bank of England to Keep Interest Rate at 3.75% Because War Is a Real Buzzkill
Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75% because war makes economics hard, and everyone is just guessing now.
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