MoneySavingExpert News Bank of England Highest monthly house asking prices rise for a decadeThe housing market has seen a "surprisingly strong" bounce after sellers upped their asking prices by the highest monthly jump for a decade.20 February 2012 Inflation dives as economy put on 'negative outlook'Hard-pressed families felt some relief last month as official figures revealed the rate of inflation fell to its lowest level in just under two years.14 February 2012 UK economy growth forecast slashedA leading business body slashed the UK's growth forecasts again today but believes the economy will narrowly avoid another recession.13 February 2012 Home repossessions down but future looks gloomyThe number of homes repossessed by mortgage lenders last year fell to its lowest rate since 2007.9 February 2012 Bank of England pumps further £50bn into economyThe Bank of England injected a further £50 billion into the economy today as the UK battles to stave off another recession.9 February 2012 House sales plunge in 3-year slumpHouse sales fell last year to one of the lowest totals recorded, figures from HM Revenue and Customs showed this week.25 January 2012 Price cuts trigger inflation fallA raft of high-street promotions in the run-up to Christmas triggered the largest drop in inflation in nearly three years.17 January 2012 Mortgage payments 'more affordable'Mortgage payments for new borrowers have reached their most affordable levels for 14 years, but only for those lucky enough to qualify for a home loan, research from lender Halifax has found.16 January 2012 Mortgages could become harder to getIt could be tougher to get a mortgage over the next three months, a Bank of England survey of lenders has found. 5 January 2012 Base rate held and no further cash injectionThe Bank of England put more emergency medicine for the UK economy on hold today, despite more evidence that the recovery is grinding to a halt.8 December 2011 First101112 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us