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Asking prices for UK homes reach two-year high
August saw UK house prices hit a two-year high, according to Halifax. The largest mortgage lender in the UK has also noted increased buyer confidence since the recent interest rate cut.
Interest rates cut for first time in over four years
Governor Andrew Bailey described this move as significant but warned that additional cuts are unlikely soon. The BoE’s primary focus remains on controlling inflation and stabilising the economy.
Rachel Reeves' spending audit at-a-glance
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has revealed the significant government overspending that has taken place and laid out plans for spending cuts and tax adjustments to overcome this. This audit has sparked political debate and raised concerns about the future of the UK economy.
Labour win: What is their manifesto?
Grasping a large majority in the last general elections, Sir Keir Starmer will have a lengthy list of pledges to fulfil. Rebuilding the nation’s economy and reducing the cost of living are the two main priorities, however Labour’s to-do list has many more key points they are planning to introduce that could have a significant impact on your personal life.
Inflation hits Bank of England's 2% target
The economy has been a key issue in recent elections, with all political parties struggling to present plans for managing the escalating cost of living, and while the dropping inflation affects many, how exactly, is the question that remains.
