Bank Rate reduced to 3.75% - December 2025 Monetary Policy Summary and Minutes
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https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/mone.../december-2025
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Martin@AS Financial
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According to the Financial Reporter, a rate cut tomorow "now looks like a cert".
Full report here:
Bank of England set to cut rates as inflation falls to eight-month low | Financial Reporter
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UK jobs market slows further as Bank of England considers rate cut
"The downbeat data reinforced the chances that the Bank of England will cut interest rates on Thursday to help the almost stagnant economy"
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https://www.reuters...
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I would suggest that a personal loan maybe better in that £5-9000 will be cleared in a couple of years. If it is added to the mortgage and your term is say 25 years, you will pay a lot more interest over the life of the loan unless you are willing to make overpayments.
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The get sleepy podcast is good - The guy that reads it has a the perfect voice to send you on your way....
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Nationwide House Price Index - November 2025
Annual house price growth slows in November
Key points:- Annual house price growth softens slightly to 1.8%
- House prices were up 0.3% month on month
Full report here:
https://www.nationwide.co.uk/media/h...nload/nov-2025
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