Day Headlines in Economy News: 2026-04-30
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Mortgages, bills and jobs: Five takeaways from the Bank of England (BBC Economy 2026-04-30 16:00:21)
The Bank's latest meeting reveals some interesting details on how our finances might be affected due to the Iran war. -
Faisal Islam: The wide field of uncertainties facing the UK (BBC Economy 2026-04-30 15:48:52)
The Bank tries to manage expectations over what outcomes are plausible if the Middle East conflict lasts several months. -
Bank of England says rates could rise as Iran war fuels inflation (BBC Economy 2026-04-30 12:34:53)
The Bank of England voted to hold interest rates at 3.75% as it monitors the knock-on effects of the Middle East conflict. -
Bank of England hints at higher rates as Iran war fuels inflation (BBC Economy 2026-04-30 12:15:36)
The Bank of England votes for no immediate change to borrowing costs as it monitors the knock-on effects of the Middle East conflict. -
Will UK interest rates go up? (BBC Economy 2026-04-30 11:00:32)
The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.