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Bank of England holds rates at 3.75% but warns borrowing costs may need to rise in coming months amid inflation fears

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The Bank of England held interest rates at 3.75 per cent today, despite fears that the surge in energy prices could trigger a fresh inflation shock.

Boss of UK's biggest housebuilder brands plans for fake chimneys a 'ridiculous waste of money'

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The boss of Britain's biggest housebuilder has branded local council demands for fake chimneys on new homes a 'ridiculous' waste of money.

Vue eyes £1.5bn London stock market listing as it declares 'cinema is back' after 'six years of hell'

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Cinema chain Vue could list on the stock market in London as its owners look to cash-in on a record-breaking summer at the box office following 'six years of hell'.

Thames Water customers will be billed EVERY MONTH - unless they actively opt out

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Adrian Michaels (pictured) was incorrectly advised that Thames Water had received an email from him requesting a switch to monthly payments.

Barclays bankers demand one-off payment to return to office just three days a week

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Barclays bankers who work from home are demanding more money to return to the office just three days a week.

Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75% for sixth time in a row: What it means for your mortgage and savings

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The Bank of England has held interest rates at 3.75 per cent for the sixth meeting in a row, meaning the base rate has stayed the same since December 2025.

I failed to sell my one-bed flat so have resorted to renting it out - have I fallen for a letting agent trap?

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Having tried and failed to sell my one bedroom flat, I have resorted to letting it out. I didn't realise the agent had changed its fee structure when I requested the tenant only service.

Flat prices in London continue to fall with £71,000 shaved off the typical value in four years

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The London flat market continues to suffer with inner city apartments now £71,000 cheaper than they were four years ago, official data shows.

Women in their mid-50s have half the pension savings compared to men - here's five tips to help you not fall behind

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Women in their mid-50s have fallen well behind their male counterparts when it comes to pension savings, an in-depth report shows.

Next warns Burnham against 'stifling growth' with tax hikes as it upgrades profits again

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The fashion retailer, which has been run by Lord Wolfson since August 2001, warned that increases at the upcoming 28 October Budget could worsen weak consumer confidence.

Cambridgeshire nine-bed home with two prison cells and former magistrates court listed for £800,000

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The Old Courthouse in Linton was previously a police station, magistrates court and local prison. This is Money spoke to the late owner's son about why it's being sold.

Bank of England set to leave interest rates on hold today - but investors bet on four hikes by end of 2027

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The Bank of England looks set to leave interest rates on hold today despite inflation hitting a five-month high.

The 20 best new car bargains: How to save up to £12,800 on a popular 76-plate model in September

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There are some huge savings to be had with ne car discounts of more than £12,000, while some are available with more than a quarter knocked off their list price.

Will I lose my late husband's inheritance tax allowance on our home if my estate tops £2M?

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Is it only my residence nil rate band that is tapered away, while my husband's remains intact from his death?

Wickes boss tells Andy Burnham to make it easier to hire young people again as it plans new stores

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David Wood, the chief executive of the DIY retailer, has echoed calls from other retailers for Andy Burnham to ease the costs associated with part-time and entry-level roles.

Vote of confidence in British car industry as Nissan and McLaren announce £700m investment boost

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The British car industry has been handed a double boost as Nissan and McLaren announced close to £700million of fresh investment.

Fed defies Trump with US rate hike: Central bank chief Kevin Warsh pulls trigger in first increase for three years

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Kevin Warsh (pictured), who was hand-picked by Trump as Fed chief - said the central bank had acted to remove 'a dose of accommodation' from the economy.

Fed points the way on rates, now UK must follow suit before cost of living gets out of control, says ALEX BRUMMER

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Despite pressure from Donald Trump, Fed chief Kevin Warsh has presided over a quarter of a percentage point rise to a range between 3.75% and 4%.

Investors bet on five rate hikes but economists disagree. Who is right?

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As fears mount of a fresh energy price shock this winter, investors are betting that rates will jump from the current rate of 3.75 per cent to 5 per cent by November next year.

Burnham warned fresh Budget tax raid on gambling will cost 16,000 jobs as Ladbrokes owner sheds another 400 staff

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Andy Burnham has been warned a fresh attack on gambling could cost nearly 16,000 jobs as the owner of Ladbrokes axed another 400 staff following the last tax raid.

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