Bank of England

Interest rates on fixed mortgage deals have continued to be cut ahead of this week's decision by the Bank of England on whether to change the base rate. But will fixed rates move much further – and should you fix now or wait?

The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.5%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.

The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.75%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.

The base rate has been cut to 4.75% from 5% by the Bank of England. This rate is used by the central bank to charge other banks and lenders when they borrow money, so the move can impact mortgage and savings rates.

The Bank of England has cut the base rate from 5.25% to 5%. This rate is used by the central bank to charge other banks and lenders when they borrow money, so the move will impact mortgage and savings rates. Here's what you need to know.

The Bank of England has held the base rate at 5.25% for the fifth time in a row. This rate is used by the central bank to charge other banks and lenders when they borrow money – and so it influences what borrowers pay and what savers earn.