MoneySavingExpert News Base Rate Mortgage misery as Halifax and RBS raise standard ratesOver a million mortgage holders will see a huge hike in their payments over the coming months, bringing further misery to cash-strapped households.4 March 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 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 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 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 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 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 Base rate held at record 0.5% low againThe Bank of England today announced it is holding the base rate at its 0.5% historic low for the 29th consecutive month.4 August 2011 Interest rates held at record lowThe Bank of England kept interest rates at their record low today despite rising inflation squeezing households' spending power.7 July 2011 First678 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us