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The Latest Breaking News from Bank of England

Sunak scorns Truss’s claims that tax cuts can avert recession

Tory leadership rivals disagree on how to turn economy around and avoid predicted downturn in Sky news debate

The Guardian - UK

Sunak accuses Truss of plans that would pour ‘fuel on the fire’ of recession

Rival insists shrinking economy is not ‘inevitable’

The Independent UK

Sunak and Truss clash over recession warning in debate

British foreign minister Liz Truss clashed over the future of the economy with former finance minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday as the two contenders to be Britain's next prime minister debated the Bank of England's warnings of a long recession.

Reuters

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Andrew Bailey hits back at claims Bank of England too slow to raise interest rate

The shocking assessment of the economy has reset the backdrop for the Conservative leadership contest

Evening Standard

Truss insists recession not inevitable as Sunak warns she will make things worse

Rishi Sunak warned pouring ‘fuel on the fire’ could create ‘misery for millions’ as he hit out at his Tory leadership rival’s plans.

The Independent UK

Liz Truss defends not taxing obscene oil profits as she pledges NHS shake-up

The wannabe Prime Minister was challenged during a Sky News husting event over whether she would back a windfall tax on companies such as Shell, and said she would not apologise to Nicola Sturgeon

Daily Mirror

Conservative leadership debate LIVE: Liz Truss says there is no need to balance books ‘prematurely’ despite interest rate rise

The Foreign Secretary claimed that her tax cuts would help to repay public debt back in the long-term

Evening Standard

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Bank Of England Raises Rates Again, Says UK Is Entering Recession: Will The US Fed Follow Suit?

The Bank of England has now raised rates at six consecutive meetings to try and combat the U.K.’s rampant inflation. Its interest rate now stands at 1.75%.

Benzinga

Boris Johnson and Nadhim Zahawi 'missing in action' amid dire recession warning

The Chancellor was said to be “working remotely” from a family break, while the PM and wife Carrie have reportedly jetted off on a delayed honeymoon to Slovenia - as the Bank of England issued a bleak recession warning

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson and Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi on holiday despite financial gloom

Both men were away from Westminster as the Bank of England raised interest rates again and warned of the longest recession since the financial crisis.

The Independent UK

The Leader podcast: Interest rates rise as UK faces another recession

The UK is once again facing a recession, as the Bank of England announced its predictions for the economy, alongside a 0.5% rise in interest rates.

Evening Standard

Interest hits 1.75% in biggest rise in 27 years - here's what it means for you

The Bank of England has confirmed that interest rates will shoot from 1.25% to 1.75% - the biggest percentage point rise in some 27 years.

Chronicle Live

All you need to know about rising interest rates including savings and mortgages

The Bank of England has increased its base rate from 1.25% to 1.75% - a rise of 0.5 percentage points. It argues that raising rates now will bring inflation under control sooner

Daily Mirror

Six changes to your finances coming in August

There are a number of things you should keep an eye on this month

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Millions of people who claim these benefits to receive £150 cost of living payment in September

The announcement comes as the Bank of England warns that the UK faces a bleak year with inflation hitting 13%

The National (Scotland)

Boris Johnson and Keir Starmer both on holiday as economy crumbles

BORIS Johnson has come under fire for being on holiday while the UK is forecast to go into recession amid rising interest rates and inflation.

Evening Standard

Bank of England raises interest rates, predicts long recession

Every central banker dreams of their ‘whatever it takes‘ moment, a reference to then ECB President Mario Draghi’s 2012 commitment to preserve the euro.

Daily Mirror

Margaret Thatcher would be 'appalled' by Tory candidates tax plans, says ex-minister

Both Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak have tried to claim the mantle of the polarising Prime Minister - but Lord Kenneth Baker, who served in Margaret Thatcher's Cabinet, said she would be 'appalled' by their plans

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Daily Mirror

Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak tear into each other as Britain heads for recession

Both candidates to be the next Prime Minister questioned the other's approach as Labour warned that the Tories "have lost control of the economy"

The National (Scotland)

Scotland 'cannot afford to stay in the Union' as worst recession since 2008 looms

Pro-independence politicians have hit out following an announcement that interest rates and inflation is set to rise

Al Jazeera

Bank of England raises interest rates in bid to tame inflation

UK’s central bank hikes key interest rate to 1.75 percent, its highest level since 2008, and warns of recession ahead.

The National (Scotland)

What rise in interest rates mean for first-time buyers - and your mortgage payments

THE UK is set to fall into its longest recession since the financial crisis and inflation will peak at more than 13 as gas prices soar, the Bank…

The National (Scotland)

How will inflation affect me as it rises again to 1.75 per cent

The Bank of England today voted to raise interest rates to their highest level since 2008. This is also the single-biggest rise since 1995.

Insider UK

Interest rates rise to 1.75%, with UK set to enter recession this year

Bank of England hikes rates to their highest level since January 2009

The National (Scotland)

Finance expert explains how to avoid a credit card rate rise as recession looms

Interest rates have risen to their highest level since 2008

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