Bank raises base rate to 5.25%

Bank raises base rate to 5.25%

Bank raises base rate to 5% The Bank of England (BoE) has increased the base rate by 50 basis points to 5.25% — its 13th consecutive rise.  This is the biggest rise since February, and follows two monthly increases of just 25 basis points.  The BoE’s Monetary Policy...
Government Mini-Budget Special

Government Mini-Budget Special

The Chancellor plans to cut income tax and stamp duty in order to boost growth. In last week’s mini-budget, Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng announced a series of measures designed to stimulate economic growth. Among these are tax breaks for businesses and increased...