- Nov 6
UK house prices fall 0.6% in October, steepest drop in over three years
The average UK property price fell to £296,285 in October, the fourth straight monthly decline, as the Bank of England raised its base rate to 4% on 5 November.
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- Nov 4
Bank of England raises rates to 4% and leaves further hikes possible
The Bank of England lifted its base rate by a quarter point to 4% on Thursday, 5 November, and warned that further increases could follow if the Iran war continues. Tracker mortgage holders face the quickest rise in monthly payments, while the FTSE 100 closed lower.
- Oct 1
Bank of England warns of financial shocks from AI debt and market valuations
The Bank of England cautioned that rising corporate debt, elevated tech valuations, and autonomous model testing failures could trigger simultaneous adjustments across financial markets.
