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Market round-up: Bank of England decision leaves FTSE almost unchanged
Bank of England and FOMC both decided, unsurprisingly, not to touch central interest.
Bank of England keeps interest rates at record low of 0.5%, citing slowdown in emerging markets
The MPC voted unanimously against a rate hike and underlined the low inflation, far from its 2% target.
Market round-up: FTSE 100 up ahead of central banking decisions as oil falls
Experts are largely expecting the MPC to hold off on hiking the rate, instead increasing it later in 2016.
UK wages: Bank of England says wage premium of university graduates has declined over 20 years
While only 10% of workers had a degree in 1985, today this number is more than 33%.
UK interest rates: Home loan borrowers rush to remortgage ahead of Bank of England hike
Council of Mortgage Lenders reports sharp rise in remortgaging activity as rate hike looms.
EU referendum: Bank of England chief Mark Carney backs David Cameron's deal
Central banker says renegotiation settlement provides UK with financial and monetary stability.
Bank of England announces contingency plan to prevent market chaos in case of Brexit vote
The central bank plans to offer three Indexed Long-term Repo (ILTR) operations, a cheap money facility.
Financial apocalypse: BIS warns of 'gathering storm' for global economy as markets lose faith in central banks
Negative interest rates fail to give markets the confidence to boost major economies.
EU referendum: Fears of Brexit vote triggering interest rate hike fuels mortgage activity
Lender notes rise in mortgage enquiries as EU referendum campaign starts may be caused by sterling worries.
UK debt bubble: Borrowing for new cars, holidays and consumer items highest in a decade
Economists say increased borrowing can be curbed by raising interest rates.
Mark Carney warns central banks against adopting negative interest rates to address slowdown
BoE governor says negative interest rates 'are no free lunch' and could leave economic growth at low levels.
EU referendum: Bank of England firmly on the fence about Brexit says Mark Carney
Governor Mark Carney said the BoE was making contingency plans around the referendum.
UK wages will grow less than expected in 2016 as employment costs continue to rise
CIPD warns wages will grow 1.2% instead of expected 2% as low inflation and national living wage hit.
CBI downgrades UK 2016 and 2017 GDP forecasts amid tepid wage growth
Business lobby group blames weaker pay and productivity growth for downward revision.
Bank of England fueling house price rises and making UK wealth inequality worse says S&P
S&P report concludes low interest rates and QE will widen wealth inequality in the UK.
EU referendum: Bank of England builds $98bn Brexit war chest to defend the pound
Economists say move to boost forex reserves seen as attempt to prevent disorderly collapse of pound.
Former IT adviser to Bank of England Stuart Andrews held over wife's murder in Kent village
Police are set to question Stuart Andrews over the murder of his wife Caroline.
UK starting salaries increase at slowest pace since 2013 but vacancy numbers at five-month high
REC warns that cutting salaries of temporary nursing staff may lead to major shortage of staff in the sector.
Bank of England votes unanimously against interest rate rise amid slow inflation
BoE keeps interest rates at 0.5% in the UK while its asset purchasing programme remains unchanged at £375bn.
NIESR expects UK's economy to grow 2.3% in 2016 despite concerns over slowdown in China
Britain's economy will not be affected by global turmoil in 2016 but inflation is likely to grow just 0.3%.
UK house prices set for faster growth as construction lags and demand strengthens
High employment, wage increases and ultra-low interest rates have impacted UK house prices.
UK housing: Mark Carney says booming buy-to-let market needs a closer look
Bank of England chief Carney aware of risks to UK economy from buy-to-let mortgages.
Andrew Bailey: Bank of England veteran appointed FCA chief after Tracey McDermott quit race
In July 2015, former FCA boss Martin Wheatley announced his resignation from the role.
UK banks need to invest in IT to withstand failures, says lawmaker
There is no dedicated group to deal with IT failures in banks.
UK housing: More than one in four Britons fear rent or mortgage arrears in 2016
Shelter survey shows significant concern about falling behind on housing costs.
Bank of England governor Mark Carney says it would be wrong to raise interest rates
Carney says the Bank of England will wait longer before raising interest rates from the current level.
Bank of England keeps interest rates unchanged at record low level
Interest rates remain at 0.5% after BoE voted 8-1 in favour of not opting for an increase.
David Bowie dead: Thousands call for Mars to be renamed after British rock legend
Change.org petition urges International Astronomical Union to rename Mars after Bowie.
David Bowie dead: Thousands urge Bank of England to put music legend on £20 bank notes
Bank of England have asked public for nominations from British artists and over 7,000 have asked for the singer.
Bank of England embroiled in FCA decision to drop review of UK banking culture
BoE executive Megan Butler oversaw FCA decision to drop banking probes, despite denials from City regulator.