Why Has the Bank of England Decided to Raise Interest Rates?
Our current economic malaise won’t be solved by an interest rate hike. If anything, last week's move from the Bank of England is likely to make things far worse, argues Grace Blakeley.
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“These Guys Are Either Incompetent or Dishonest” – Betting Against the Bank of England
When it comes to interest rates, the only thing reliable about the Bank of England’s predictions is that they’re consistently wrong. In this week's long read, Ben Tippet and Jack Browne talk to an ex-Citibank insider who bet against the Bank of England's financial forecasts - with lucrative results.
7 Things You Need to Know About ‘Help to Buy’
The state is now repeatedly resuscitating the economy through stimulating demand for housing with the guarantee of easy credit. As 'Help to Buy' rolls out (against the advice of the OECD), who are the real winners and losers?