UK house prices decline 0.2% in September, annual growth halves to 0.8%
Nationwide house prices fell 0.2% month-on-month in September, with annual growth slowing to 0.8%, the weakest since December 2025.
01/10/2026 06:347 min read
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UK Q2 GDP revised up to 0.5% quarterly growth
The final Q2 GDP figure was revised up to 0.5% quarterly and 1.4% annual growth, with minimal market impact expected.
30/09/2026 06:176 min read
BoE's Taylor: one-off “insurance hike” may be read as start of series
BoE's Taylor sees policy as restrictive enough and no broad inflation shock, but a lone “insurance hike” could be read as the start of a series.
29/09/2026 17:116 min read
Ramsden: sustained energy costs could justify BoE rate increase
BoE Deputy Governor Ramsden said persistent high energy prices could justify a rate hike, though he currently sees little second-round effects.
28/09/2026 11:328 min read
BOE's Breeden casts doubt on path to lower energy prices
BOE Deputy Governor Breeden says energy prices may stay elevated, potentially forcing policy response despite limited pass-through.
24/09/2026 14:018 min read
UK Banks Move Tokenized Deposits Across Banks, BoE Endorses
UK banks completed first interbank tokenised deposit transfers, with BoE backing the approach over stablecoins.
24/09/2026 00:429 min read
Flash UK services PMI disappoints at 51.7 in September
UK September flash services PMI fell to 51.7, below expectations; manufacturing beat at 52.0, composite also missed.
23/09/2026 08:425 min read
UK retail sales beat expectations in August
UK August retail sales rose 0.5% month-on-month, beating expectations for a 0.2% decline.
18/09/2026 06:118 min read
Bailey: Rate calls to get tougher if Iran conflict drags on
Bailey says rate decisions grow harder the longer the Iran conflict lasts; inflation risks still subdued; four hikes not discussed.
17/09/2026 13:422 min read
BOE expected to hold rate at 3.75% as vote breakdown draws focus
The BOE is expected to hold rates at 3.75%, with focus on whether the vote split narrows to 5-4.
17/09/2026 08:318 min read
BoE seen holding rates as energy shock fuels November hike bets
BoE expected to hold at 3.75% Thursday, but Iran-driven energy surge lifts market odds of a November hike to 80%.
16/09/2026 23:5117 min read
UK inflation climbs to 3.1% in August, highest since March
UK inflation rose to 3.1% in August, a five-month high, ahead of the Bank of England's interest rate decision.
16/09/2026 11:449 min read
UK inflation rises above 3% in August, core rate steady
UK headline CPI rose to 3.1% in August, while core inflation held steady at 2.6%, in line with forecasts.
16/09/2026 06:216 min read
UK August CPI release to set tone before BOE rate call
UK August CPI data due today, with headline seen rising to 3.1%. Core and services inflation in focus ahead of BOE decision.
16/09/2026 04:2111 min read
UK jobs market shows fresh signs of cooling as payrolls slip and pay growth eases
UK labour market data showed further cooling in July and August, with payrolls down 26,000 and wage growth easing to 3.9%, ahead of the BOE decision.
15/09/2026 06:227 min read