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UK Interest Rates Hike Enters Horizon as Mark Carney Highlights 'Early Signs' of Sustainable Recovery
Bank of England governor says UK economic recovery looking more broad-based and sustainable.
Bank of England and FCA Appoint New Complaints Commissioner Antony Townsend
Financial Conduct Authority and BoE have appointed former SRA Chief Exec to replace Sir Anthony Holland.
Mortgage Lenders Will 'Turn the Tap Off' Amid Stricter FCA Rules
LMS says falling remortgaging transactions in March points to lending slowdown ahead.
UK Benefit Cuts Creates Army of Self-Employed, Says BoE
Bank says a 'striking feature' of the recent labour market data has been the 'strength in self-employment'.
UK Economic Recovery Threatened by Gaping Trade Deficit
Bank of England policymakers concerned as current account deficit reaches 5.5% of UK GDP
Business Lending Falls Despite UK Recovery
Bank of England figures show bank lending to businesses still weak in UK economy.
FCA Fines on Senior Bankers Drop 40% in Four Years
Financial Conduct Authority issued 18 fines to finance workers in 2013, from 30 in 2010.
UK Cost of Living Eases as BoE Faces Interest Rate Pressure on Inflation Drop
The ONS says Consumer Price Inflation (CPI) increased by 1.6% in the year to March 2014.
UK Interest Rates Will Hit 2.6% By 2017, says E&Y
EY Item Club predicts small interest rates hike in 2015 but sharp increases after that.
UK Landlords Remortgaging to Cash in Before Bank of England Hikes Interest Rates
Mortgages for Business survey shows remortgaging up sharply among buy-to-let customers.
George Osborne Unveils UK Export Finance Boost During Brazil Trade Jaunt
Chancellor eyes greater trade with fast-growing Brazilian economy ahead of 2014 World Cup.
BoE's Ian McCafferty: UK Housing Market Not Fully Functioning Yet
Bank of England MPC member says UK house price picture distorted by runaway London market.
Bank of England's Andrew Bailey: Insurance Industry Can Cope with Annuity Changes
Deputy governor says sector robust enough to weather post-Budget pension changes
UK Mortgage Approvals Lose Momentum
Mortgage approvals are down as house prices continue to rise rapidly.
UK Cost of Living Eases as Wage and Inflation Gap Narrows
The ONS says that CPI inflation dropped to 1.7% in February, down from 1.9% in January.
UK Bankers Face Six Year Bonus Clawbacks in Bank of England Clampdown
The proposal comes as the city faces further pressure from the EU over bonuses.
Charlie Bean: Stronger Pound Hindering UK Exports Amid Unbalanced Recovery
BoE deputy governor says UK exports disappointing after sterling depreciation during financial crisis.
Bank of England: Record-Low Base Rate Enters Sixth Year
Mark Carney says no interest rate hike until economic recovery balanced and sustainable.
David Cameron Backs Inflation-Busting Minimum Wage Hike
Prime minister 'looking forward' to accepting recommendation of Low Pay Commission
Mortgage Approvals Hit Highest Level Since November 2007
Bank of England says there were 76,947 mortgage approvals in January.
BoE Economist Spencer Dale: UK Housing Market Looking More Normal
Bank of England Chief Economist Spencer Dale says no housing bubble yet, but alert to risk.
BoE's Ben Broadbent: Ending 'Too Big to Fail' Doesn't Mean Breaking Banks Up
Monetary policymaker Ben Broadbent says answer to "too big to fail" is stricter capital rules.
BoE Claims UK Real Wages Are Approaching a 'Turning Point'
Cost of Living: Professor David Miles says he expects wage growth to eventually outstrip inflation.
BoE Policymaker Ian McCafferty: UK Interest Rate Hike Sensitive to Stronger Sterling
Bank of England MPC member McCafferty says if pound continues to strengthen it will worry him.
Mark Carney: Banks Can No Longer Rely on Massive Taxpayer Subsidy
Bank of England governor says banks must accept stricter capital rules to protect them from collapse.
Bank of England Official: UK Interest Rates May Rise in Spring 2015
Martin Weale, MPC member, says gradual rate increase likely to happen in first half of 2015.
UK Inflation: Under BoE's 2% Target for First Time in Four Years
Office for National Statistics figures show inflation under 2% for the first time since November 2009
Average UK House Price Hits £250,000
ONS reports average price of a house hitting 3% stamp duty threshold.
BoE's David Miles: UK Housing Market Not Overheating Yet
Miles said the financial policy committee is "mindful of the risks" of a UK house price bubble.
Unique Lloyds Ringfence Rules Unlikely from Bank of England
FT report suggests Lloyds pushing for softer ringfence terms, but Bank of England source plays down discussions.