Coronavirus: Bank of England slashes interest rates to just 0.1%

Bank of England slashes interest rates to just 0.1% to help boost UK economy as ministers unveil emergency laws to tackle the spread of coronavirus Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee had a special meeting today Committee decided to cut interest rates from 0.25 per cent to just 0.1 per cent It is second interest … Read more

Fed slashes interest rates to near zero due to coronavirus concerns that pose ‘risks’ to US economy

The US Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the second time in less than two weeks on Sunday in another emergency move to help shore up the US economy amid the rapidly escalating global coronavirus pandemic.  In a statement, the central bank said it was cutting rates by to a target range of 0% to … Read more

Fed slashes interest rates to near zero due to coronavirus

The US Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the second time in less than two weeks on Sunday in another emergency move to help shore up the US economy amid the rapidly escalating global coronavirus pandemic.  In a statement, the central bank said it was cutting rates by to a target range of 0% to … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Banks follow Bank of England interest rate cut

Banking giants Santander, Lloyds and Halifax have moved their rates to help mortgage borrowers by passing on the full Bank of England 0.5 per cent interest rate cut. Outgoing governor Mark Carney gave his response to the coronavirus crisis as he unveiled an emergency package to stave off recession. The central bank slashed interest rates from … Read more

Bank fires up £290bn virus fund: Interest rates cut to record low

Bank fires up £290bn virus fighting fund: Interest rates are cut to record low of 0.25% By Lucy White For The Daily Mail Published: 21:51 GMT, 11 March 2020 | Updated: 21:51 GMT, 11 March 2020 The Bank of England led a double-barrelled response to the coronavirus crisis as it unveiled an emergency package to … Read more

MARKET REPORT: Shares bounce back as central banks cut interest rates

Markets regained steam as traders pinned their hopes on other central banks following the US example and cutting interest rates. Investors initially balked at the Federal Reserve’s shock move on Tuesday to make the first emergency cut to rates since the financial crisis. The measure was intended to combat the effects of the rapidly spreading … Read more

US slashes interest rates, fuelling speculation the UK could follow their lead 

US slashes interest rates over coronavirus outbreak, fuelling speculation the UK could follow their lead Bank of England governor indicated a rate cut could be on the cards yesterday Last night the US slashed its interest rates by half a point due to economic risks Bank of England’s governor Mark Carney warned the coronavirus could … Read more

Boris Johnson’s chief adviser accused of ‘conflict of interest’

Boris Johnson’s chief adviser is accused of ‘major conflict of interest’ after taking £487,000 from luxury property developer while chairman of government affordable housing body Sir Edward Lister, 70, was paid the six-figures by Malaysian company EcoWorld Consultancy fee far exceeded salary of £68,000 as Chairman of Homes England He previously rebutted questions about the potential conflicts of … Read more