MoneySavingExpert News Bank of England Should you get cheap credit now, amid second credit crunch warning?Borrowers who need cheap credit have been urged to consider snapping it up now in case costs soar and the chances of getting a credit card, loan or mortgage diminish.6 December 2011 Inflation falls but prices still rising fastThe rate of inflation fell last month, official figures reveal today. 15 November 2011 Bank of England base rate held at 0.5% againThe Bank of England today announced it is holding the base rate at its 0.5% historic low for the 32nd consecutive month.10 November 2011 New £50 note goes into circulationThe Bank of England has today released a new £50 note, which contains a thread with 'moving images' as a security feature (pictured, right).2 November 2011 Britain 'at risk of new recession'Britain is at risk of another recession and the economy might already be shrinking, a senior Bank of England figure has warned.25 October 2011 Pension income could fall due to quantitative easingPensioners could soon get a reduced income when buying a retirement cash stream, experts warn.7 October 2011 Bank of England holds base rate and pumps £75bn more into economyThe Bank of England today announced it is holding the base rate at its 0.5% historic low for the 31st consecutive month.6 October 2011 Bank lending increases - but for how long?Banks made more credit available to households and small businesses this summer but have warned the eurozone crisis may hit future lending.29 September 2011 Base rate held at 0.5% againThe Bank of England today announced it is holding the base rate at its 0.5% historic low for the 30th consecutive month.8 September 2011 Rail fares to rise 8% as inflation figures announcedHard-hit rail commuters face more misery today as inflation figures reveal rail fares will increase by an average of 8% in the new year.16 August 2011 First111213 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us