MoneySavingExpert News Base Rate Interest rates could stay low for yearsInterest rates will stay at rock bottom in the years to come as the Government tackles the UK's wounded economy, a report predicts.12 October 2009 Base Rate held at 0.5% once againThe Bank of England today announced it is holding the Base Rate at 0.5% for the seventh consecutive month.8 October 2009 Bank of England holds base rate at 0.5%The Bank of England today announced it is holding the Base Rate at 0.5% for the sixth consecutive month.10 September 2009 Student loan interest rates go negativeToday is a revolutionary day. Of the 3.7 million holders of outstanding Student Loans Company loans – many in their 20s and 30s – 400,000 will see their interest rate go negative. 1 September 2009 Bank of England holds base rate at 0.5%The Bank of England today announced it is holding the base rate at 0.5% for the fifth consecutive month.6 August 2009 Bank of England holds base rate at 0.5%The Bank of England today announced it is holding the base rate at 0.5% for the fourth consecutive month.9 July 2009 Could fixed mortgage rates soon fall?Homeowners and first-time buyers looking for a mortgage have seen a sharp rise in the cost of fixed-rate mortgage deals over recent weeks.4 July 2009 Mortgage rates hit highest level this yearThe typical cost of a five-year fixed-rate mortgage has ballooned to 6%.29 June 2009 Government figures show UK still in deflationThe cost of living in the UK is still falling, for some, according to Government inflation figures announced today.16 June 2009 Bank of England base rate held at 0.5%The Bank of England today announced it is holding the base rate at 0.5% for the third consecutive month.4 June 2009 First121314 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us