Bank of England

GLEN OWEN: The honeytrap MP… and the Godfather-style hits that rubbed out SEVEN Boris buddies

U.K.
William Turner

Boris Johnson’s favourite film scene is the ‘multiple retribution’ at the end of The Godfather, when Mafia boss Michael Corleone eliminates his ...

Private equity binge threatens to trigger financial crisis, warns Bank of England

Business
Robert Johnson

In minutes from its March quarterly meeting, the FPC said: “The private equity sector, which is closely related to private credit and leveraged lending, plays an important role ...

Treasury warned glut of debt risks market malfunction

Business
Robert Johnson

Responsibility for these funds is taken over by insurers once a fund reaches a stage known as “buyout”. However, different regulations in ...

‘Opposite direction borrowers have hoped!’

Business
Robert Johnson

Mortgage rates rose last month amid a “volatile” property market in another blow to homeowners, according to new data. Experts are warning ...

Andrew Bailey hands Bank of England staff inflation-beating pay rise

Business
Robert Johnson

Andrew Bailey has awarded an inflation-beating pay rise to Bank of England staff, despite repeatedly telling workers they should not demand large ...

The Bank of England risks pushing Britain into an economic death trap

Business
Robert Johnson

The world’s most powerful banks are losing faith in the macroeconomic judgment of the Bank of England. A disturbing number think the ...

Mortgage rates plummet to lowest level since 2022 sparking alert as Britons urged ‘to switch’ deal

Business
Robert Johnson

Homeowners are urged to consider “switching their mortgage if they can” after a fall in mortgage rates. Following the Bank of England’s ...

‘Good time’ for mortgage budgeting as Bank of England freezes interest rates, experts claim

Business
Robert Johnson

House hunters are being told to “start budgeting” for a mortgage following last week’s Bank of England announcement. The central bank confirmed ...

Inflation in the UK to be highest in G7 as Bank of England to be ‘prudent’ with interest rate cuts

Business
Robert Johnson

The UK economy will experience the highest inflation levels of the G7 this year despite the cost of living crisis easing, based ...

Recession could hit UK economy for ‘prolonged period if Bank of England fails to cut interest rates’

Business
Robert Johnson

The Bank of England risks dragging Britain into a “prolonged recession” in its fight against inflation, economists report. If interest rates are ...