MPC member: Why I voted to leave Bank Rate unchanged
At its meeting on 9th May, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to reduce Bank Rate…
Major mortgage lender makes big change that will let first-time buyers borrow up to £30k more
FIRST-TIME buyers have been given another boost after a fourth major lender slashed its affordability rules. Barclays has…
Britons remain ‘resolutely downbeat’ on economy – but Bank of England rate cut helps to boost optimism
By JESSICA CLARK Updated: 17:00 EDT, 19 May 2025 British households remain ‘resolutely downbeat’ about the economy, a…
Italy engages with crypto firms on regulatory safeguards
Italy’s central bank and securities regulator are in discussions with crypto service providers to ensure adequate safeguards against…
Banque de France Annual Report 2024 – Key figures
The Banque de France: Serving businesses and individuals In 2024, the Banque de France further stepped up its…
Central bank accounts: the corollary of success
One after another, the euro area and non-euro area central banks have published their financial statements for 2024…
BoN hosts German central bank delegation to boost cooperation
By Michel Haoses. The Bank of Namibia (BoN) recently concluded a three-day working visit with a high-level delegation…
German Bundesbank central bank reports first loss since 1979
A sign in Frankfurt am Main points to the headquarters of the German Bundesbank, the central bank of…
A bad scenario for the UK
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Major online bank with millions of customers to make huge change in just two weeks
A MAJOR online bank with millions of customers will make a huge change in just two weeks. Monzo…
HMRC ‘revises’ penalties for UK households and new rules kick in tomorrow
HMRC made the decision following the Bank of England interest rate cut to 4.25 per cent. HMRC ‘revises’…
Will a rise in inflation derail the BoE’s rate cut plans?
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this…