UK interest rates are set to remain on hold at 4.75% following the latest meeting of the Bank of England.…
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‘Golden economic period’ to end
Ten years of “golden” economic performance may come to an end in 2005 with growth slowing markedly, City consultancy Deloitte…
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House prices show slight increase
Prices of homes in the UK rose a seasonally adjusted 0.5% in February, says the Nationwide building society. The figure…
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Home loan approvals rising again
The number of mortgages approved in the UK has risen for the first time since May last year, according to…
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House prices drop as sales slow
House prices fell further in November and property sale times lengthened as rate rises took their toll, the Royal Institute…
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‘Post-Christmas lull’ in lending
UK mortgage lending showed a “post-Christmas lull” in January, indicating a slowing housing market, lenders have said. Both the Council…
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Survey confirms property slowdown
Government figures have confirmed a widely reported slowdown of the UK’s housing market in late 2004. House prices were 11.8%…
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Liberian economy starts to grow
The Liberian economy started to grow in 2004, but “sustained and deep reform efforts” are needed to ensure long term…
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Ebbers denies WorldCom fraud
Former WorldCom chief Bernie Ebbers has denied claims that he knew accountants were doctoring the books at the firm. Speaking…
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Fed chief warning on US deficit
Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan has warned that allowing huge US budget deficits to continue could have “severe” consequences. Speaking…
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