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UK inflation rate rises to 0.1% although food prices are still falling
Weak outlook on inflation rate has made analysts think an interest rate rise in 2015 would be too soon.
Bank of England's Kristin Forbes warns of risks in keeping rates low for too long
Monetary Police Committee member says a rate hike takes 1-2 years to take full effect.
William Keegan: The pound is going strong so enjoy it while it lasts
British tourists have been enjoying an exceptionally strong pound.
Co-operative Bank shamed publicly by financial regulators in lieu of £120m fine
Fine would go against regulator's role to ensure the 'safety and soundness' of banks it regulates.
Margareta Pagano: Andy Haldane's wisdom rings true as interest rates stay static on 'Stuck Thursday'
Interest rates remained stuck on 0.5%, giving homeowners and the economy a moment of relief.
Homeowners beware: What the experts are saying about the BoE's decision to keep interest rates at 0.5%
Mortgage rates are already rising in anticipation of an interest rate increase
'Super Thursday': Bank of England splits on interest rates as UK braces for increase
BoE sees one member break ranks and call for a rise as rates stay at 0.5%.
Interest rate rise would be 'rash, premature and foolhardy' as Bank of England heads for split
The British Chamber of Commerce has spoken out ahead of 'Super Thursday'.
UK interest rate hike edging closer despite unanimous Bank of England vote to hold steady
Minutes of the committee's meeting on 9 July showed that all members voted to keep the interest at 0.5%.
Market round-up: Forthcoming Bank of England rate rise bogs down FTSE 100
Bank of England governor Mark Carney says interest rates likely to rise in early 2016.
Bank of England: What interest rate bump means for young and old, housing and small businesses
BoE will 'feel its way' to increase interest rates, hinting at around half historic average of 4.5%.
Bank of England: Central banks looking at 'hybrid systems' using Bitcoin's blockchain technology
The Bank of England conducts quarterly research that mulls impact of disruptive ledger-based technology.
Mortgage lending jumped by 29% to £20bn after Tory majority win in general election
Survey by the Bank of England also showed mortgage applications jumped significantly.
In focus: Why has unemployment risen for the first time in two years?
Latest ONS figures have shown that unemployment has crept up.
UK unemployment numbers rise for first time in two years casting doubt on rate increase plans
Soft employment numbers mean Bank of England should pull back hawkish rate rise stance says analyst
Bank of England: Jump in second quarter mortgage demand as strong third quarter expected
Surging house prices and stricter rules for mortgage approvals had weighed down lending in the past.
Bank of England keeps interest rate at 0.5% and £375bn quantitative easing programme unchanged
BOE announced that its Monetary Policy Committee decided to keep the size of the quantitative easing programme at £375bn.
Weaker euro causes UK bank deposit protection to fall to £75,000
The PRA also announced it would extend deposit protection to big corporations.
Bank of England makes regulation sound sexy by rattling sabres at the pirates of Canary Wharf
The Tories are walking a fine line between self-regulation and legislation.
Carney takes aim at rogue traders in new clampdown
The BoE governor will deliver a speech outlining plans to clean up the City
Bank of England chief Mark Carney referred to as 'the Guv' in art scandal dossier
Political pundit Evan Solomon accused of doing art deals with high-powered talk show guests of Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
Bank of England will hold off on interest rate hike until 2016
Economists expect interest rates to climb in the first half of 2016 as inflation is expected to rise.
Pound rallies ahead of BoE rate decision
BoE is unlikely to alter policy rates or asset purchase target as of now.
Lloyds denied right to withdraw high interest bonds from investors
Lloyds should accept the judgement and move on, or make a better offer for the bonds, said activist Mark Taber.
Austria to repatriate £3.5bn of gold reserves in Britain
Austrian National Bank also plans to move some gold to Switzerland.
UK GDP sees slowest rise since 2012
The ONS announces GDP grew by 0.3% but the Bank of England expects a revised estimate.
Brexit: Bank of England accidentally sent memo about workings of secret committee
Guardian journalist received email from Bank's head of press, Jeremy Harrison.
Bank of England asks public to vote for face of new £20 note
Governor Mark Carney said public have until 19 July to nominate their favourite visual artist.
What is deflation and is it good or bad for the UK economy?
Experts don't expect deflation to continue for a prolonged period.
Edmund Shing: HSBC and Co-op Bank do battle as sub-1% mortgage wars break out
HSBC is offering first sub-1% mortgage with an initial rate of 0.99% on its two-year discount special mortgage.