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UK house prices fall as rent drops for first time in eight months
Monthly rents across England & Wales drop to £768.
UK house prices fall again in October as mortgage curbing rules start
ONS data shows property prices increased by 10.4% in the year to October 2014.
Co-op Bank fails BoE stress test while RBS and Lloyds remain 'at risk'
The test involves resilience to a 35% fall in house prices and a 30% drop in the value of the pound.
BoE to unveil meeting transcripts in landmark push for transparency
Mark Carney called the proposals "the most significant set of changes".
UK Inflation Rises in October but Still Well Below Target
Inflation rose to 1.3% in October, well below the Bank of England's target rate of 2%
UK Inflation 'Likely' to Drop Below 1% Ahead of 2015 General Election - Mark Carney
The Bank of England governor says it is probable he will have to write a letter to the Chancellor.
Industrial Output Boost Provides Relief For UK Government
ONS data shows UK industrial output increased 0.6% in September compared to August.
Nemat 'Minouche' Shafik: The New Lady of Threadneedle Street with Steel-capped Stilettos
Dr Shafik is deputy governor for markets at the Bank of England and she's looking to make a mark.
Chaps Failure: BoE Launches Investigation as Thousands of Homeowners Hit by IT Glitch
Chaps is used to move large sums of money in real-time.
UK Interest Rate Hike Unlikely in Early 2015 as Economic Growth Slows
EY Item Club says the economy will grow by 2.4% in 2015
UK Interest Rate Hike Delayed on Weak Wages and Fragile Economic Recovery
Britain's interest rate has stayed at a record low of 0.5% for years
UK Could Trim Borrowing by £10bn Thanks to Ministerial Accounting Error
The UK may need to raise almost £10bn less than expected from financial markets this year, according to ONO.
Fitch Cuts Global GDP Forecasts for Next Two Years
Global GDP growth for this year and the next will be slower than earlier forecasts as emerging market economies would slow more than expected.
UK Economic Recovery: The Bonnet Shines But is the Engine Going to Break Down?
The UK economy is healthier than people thought, suggests ONS data, but problems remain.
UK Consumer Confidence Slips on Personal Finance and Economy Concerns
British consumer morale slips from nine month high.
UK Mortgage Approvals Sink to Below Six Month Average
Bank of England mortgage approvals data for Augusts raises questions over housing market activity.
London Housing Market Sees 'Pronounced Slowdown' as Stricter Mortgage Rules Bite
Hometrack also records zero growth in house prices across England and Wales during September.
UK Directors Face Pay Overhaul in Bid to Focus on Long-Term Futures of Firms
The Financial Reporting Council says the new rules will give more transparency to investors.
Bank of England: Ailing Eurozone Threatens UK Economic Recovery
MPC minutes show concern among UK interest rate setters about declining eurozone economy.
Scottish Independence: Would Yes Vote Trigger Run on Scotland's Banks?
Here are four reasons Scots shouldn't worry about independence sparking a bank run.
UK Interest Rate Pressure Off Bank of England as Inflation Falls to 1.5%
The ONS says that CPI inflation fell to 1.5% in the year to August, down from 1.6%.
Cryptocurrency Round-Up: Bank of England and PayPal Founder Criticise Bitcoin
Stability reigns for bitcoin, however critics line up to highlight cryptocurrency's weaknesses.
UK to Sign Trade Deals Worth Over £2.4bn with China
Deals will include a $1bn Malaysian oil terminal joint venture.
UK Housing Boom: Sharp Rise in High Loan-to-Value Mortgage Lending, Says E.Surv
August sees 51% leap in mortgages approved where borrower has 15% deposit or less.
Mark Carney: UK Has Opportunity For Higher Employment Than Before Financial Crisis
Bank of England governor also dampens speculation of early interest rates rise in 2014.
TUC Congress 2014: Bank of England's Mark Carney Plans to Talk Real Wages
Carney will talk about the UK labour market and real wages in his speech to trade unions.
Central Banks Watch: New Zealand, Indonesia and Chile to Set Rates, Carney and Kuroda to Speak
Response of emerging markets central banks awaited after surprise rate cut by the European Central Bank.
Eurozone Unemployment Holds at 11.5% as Inflation Nears Five Year Low
Eurostat says 18.4 million people were out of work across the region in July.
Rightmove: Good Time for House Buyers to Get Best Deal
House Price Index Records Sharpest-Ever August Decline as Sterling Trades Higher.
Central Banks Watch: BoE Inflation Report and Carney Speech in Focus; Chile, South Korea and Indonesia to Set Rates
Bank of Japan will be in news for monthly economic survey and minutes of last policy-setting meeting.