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Weak Economic Growth Means Increase in Interest Rates Unlikely

Published: 04/05/2018 and written by P Smith

The UK has seen its weakest period of economic growth for five years. Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show the economy slowed down to just 0.1% growth during the first three months […]

Bank of England to Keep Polymer £5 Notes Despite Petitions

Bank of England to Keep Polymer £5 Notes Depsite Petitions

Published: 15/03/2017 and written by R Rosen

The Bank of England have said they will be keeping the current £5 notes, despite protests and petitions. The Bank have said they will not be changing the animal fat £5 notes, and will be […]

Bank of England to Keep Interest Rates at 0.25% Until 2019

Bank of England to keep interest rates at 0.25% until 019

Published: 03/02/2017 and written by E Rose

The Bank of England is expected to keep interest rates at their record low of 0.25% until 2019. A poll carried out by News Agency, Reuters, found that 66 out of 67 economists believe interest […]