MoneySavingExpert News Bank of England Base rate held at 0.5%The Bank of England today announced it is holding the base rate at its 0.5% historic low for the 17th consecutive month.5 August 2010 Savings tracker bonds launched for base rate gamblersSavers who want to gamble on interest rates rising can open bonds that track the Bank of England base rate.30 July 2010 Nationwide: house prices fall for first time in five monthsA shortage of buyers sent house prices falling in July for the first time since February, figures show today.29 July 2010 Could base rate stay at 0.5% until 2014?A leading economic forecaster today said UK interest rates will have to stay at their record low of 0.5% for much longer than currently expected.26 July 2010 Economy grows by higher-than-expected 1.1%The UK economy roared ahead with its fastest growth in more than four years between April and June, official estimates show today.23 July 2010 Mortgage hikes after Yorkshire / Clydesdale Bank glitchThousands of mortgage holders are facing huge rises in their monthly repayments due to a banking error.21 July 2010 Can the self employed still get a mortgage?Mortgages where you declare your income without proof are to be banned next year, under proposals from the City regulator. 17 July 2010 Clothing and petrol cuts fuel inflation fallRecord price-slashing by retailers in the sales season and falling petrol costs helped bring down inflation in June.13 July 2010 Base rate held at 0.5%The Bank of England today announced it is holding the base rate at its 0.5% historic low for the 16th consecutive month.8 July 2010 Inflation falls despite record petrol prices15 June 2010 First171819 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us