BusinessEvening StandardFTSE 100 Live 1 August: Bank of England cuts interest rates to 5%
Rolls-Royce and Next shares are riding high amid a packed session of corporate results. Other blue-chips in the spotlight include BAE Systems, Barclays and Shell. Today’s close call to cut interest rates at the Bank of England reflects the dilemma faced by other global policy makers, according to the latest City reaction to the dovish action in Threadneedle Street.
BusinessThe GuardianRelief for borrowers as UK interest rates cut but little sign of bigger reductions to come
Incremental cuts likely over two to three years with rates expected to stay well above pre-Covid levels of 0.75%
BusinessThe TelegraphMajor banks slash mortgage rates after Bank of England cuts rate
High street lenders including Halifax, NatWest and Santander have dropped their mortgage rates as the Bank of England cut its headline rate to 5pc.
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