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Why has inflation fallen and what does it mean for me?

UK Consumer Prices Index inflation fell to 3% in January, marking the lowest level since last March.

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 Live 18 February: BAE and Glencore power new record, interest rate cut seen

The annual rate of inflation has fallen to its lowest level since March, opening the door to another interest rate cut next month.

Evening Standard

March cut to UK interest rates more likely after inflation drops to 10-month low; London house prices fall – as it happened

FTSE 100 hits record high after UK inflation falls to 3% in January, thanks to cheaper petrol and air fares, and a slowdown in food inflation

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Inflation expected to fall to lowest level for nearly a year – what does this mean for interest rates?

The figures are likely to reinforce expectations of another interest rate cut, possibly as soon as next month

The Independent UK

What could upcoming inflation figures mean for interest rates in the UK?

Most experts predict inflation fell back sharply to 3% in January from 3.4% in December.

Evening Standard

Micro-OLED is the VR upgrade I've been waiting for

This is something worth shouting about for high-end tethered headsets.

PC Gamer

Best savings accounts and cash ISAs after interest rates decision in February

Savers can still get up to 4.5 per cent with an easy access saver

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Average UK house price rises above £300,000 for first time – Halifax

Property values jumped by 0.7% month-on-month typically in January, Halifax said.

Evening Standard

Average UK house price rises above £300,000 for the first time

Over the past three years, property prices have risen by 5.7 per cent, Halifax said

The Independent UK

Stocks Settle Lower as Tech and Crypto are Routed

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed down -1.23%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -1.20%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.38%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) fell -1.23%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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US tech malaise and mining deal flop weigh on FTSE

The Bank of England left the bank rate unchanged at 3.75%.

Evening Standard

Stocks Retreat as Tech Stocks Fall and the US Labor Market Weakens

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -1.30%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -1.25%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.49%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -1.29%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Bank of England holds interest rates but future cuts ‘likely’

It came as the central bank also warned that economic growth is now set to be weaker than previously expected.

Evening Standard

Stocks Extend Slump as Tech Rout Deepens

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.50%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.47%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.40%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -0.55%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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The Independent UK

Bank of England holds interest rate – but close vote shows inflation risk has eased

The Monetary Policy Committee vote turned out to be much closer than anticipated, with a 5-4 result paving the way for future cuts

The Independent UK

‘Slaughter’ of savings rates will sadden hard-pressed households, expert warns

The Bank of England base rate was held on Thursday but Moneyfactscompare.co.uk said 70% of savings providers have already cut rates in 2026.

The Independent UK

As mortgages rise and savings rates fall, one cash ISA bucks the trend

Fixed term deals won’t be affected but the best rates for new mortgages are already fast disappearing

Euronews

BoE holds rates at 3.75% as inflation stays stubbornly above target

The Bank of England held rates at 3.75%, with inflation still above the 2% target and early-2026 data hinting the economy has started the year stronger than expected — complicating the case for near-term cuts.

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Bank of England keeps interest rates at 3.75% as inflation concerns persist

Bank indicates anti-inflation measures in Rachel Reeves’s budget likely to pave way for rate cuts in months ahead

The Independent UK

Bank of England set to keep UK interest rates on hold as inflation remains above target

The Bank of England is set to keep its main interest rate unchanged at 3.75% on Thursday

The Guardian - UK

Bank of England holds interest rates and ‘shocked’ over Mandelson; Rio-Glencore merger talks collapse – as it happened

Bank splits 5-4 on interest rate decision, and hints that cuts are coming, as governor pays tribute to Alistair Darling over Mandelson revelations

The Independent UK

Interest rates live: Bank of England announces decision in first vote of 2026 after inflation rises

Today’s interest rate announcement comes as CPI rates rose to 3.4 per cent in December

The Guardian - UK

Getting ready to remortgage? Here’s how to get the best rates

With 1.8m fixed-rate deals due to end this year, now’s the time to dig out the details and look at what’s on offer

Euronews

Mandelson emails cause unease over Epstein’s access to UK and EU policy

Newly released DOJ and congressional records show Jeffrey Epstein received real-time insight into UK tax and Bank of England policy discussions via Peter Mandelson, raising stark questions about how private networks intersect with public governance.

The Independent UK

Savers urged to move fast before best interest rate accounts leave the market for good

One of the leading easy access savings accounts from Revolut left the market this week

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