Bank leaves rates unchanged
News Article 4 March 2004
The monetary policy committee of the Bank of England has announced no change in interest rates despite widespread predictions of further increases to come.
Bank faces tricky task
Press Review 3 March 2004
The Bank of England monetary policy committee begins its two-day discussions on interest rates today.
House prices defy rate rise
Press Review 27 February 2004
Figures published yesterday by mortgage lender Nationwide showed a continuing surge in property prices despite this month's rise in interest rates.
Growth surges ahead of estimates
Press Review 26 February 2004
Higher consumer spending and increased exports of services ensured that Britain’s economy grew 2.3 per cent last year, faster than previous official estimates.
MPC as one on rate rise
Press Review 19 February 2004
The Bank of England voted unanimously to increase interest rates earlier this month, minutes of the meeting revealed yesterday.
Bank forecasts booming economy
Press Review 12 February 2004
Governor of the Bank of England Mervyn King has predicted a booming economy for Britain over the next two years, but warned that further interest rate rises may be needed to counter rising inflation.
Bank raises interest rates
Press Review 6 February 2004
The Bank of England's monetary policy committee has raised interest rates by a quarter point to four per cent.
Housing fuels rate rise
Press Review 5 February 2004
There is widespread expectation that the Bank of England will today announce a rise in interest rates.
Bank raises rates
News Article 5 February 2004
The Bank of England has raised interest rates by 0.25 per cent.
Bank poised to raise rates
Press Review 4 February 2004
The Bank of England is set to raise interest rates by a quarter point this week.
Bank set to increase interest rates
News Article 4 February 2004
The City is expecting the Bank of England to raise interest rates when it completes a two-day meeting of the monetary policy committee.
Rate rise expected
Press Review 2 February 2004
Interest rates are "widely expected" to rise to four per cent this week, according to the FT.
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