The MPC said there were ‘additional uncertainties’ caused by the Budget and further global political tensions. The Bank of England (BoE) has held the base rate at 4.75% in a widely expected move, with the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voting in a 6-3 majority. The decision to hold rates comes after twelve month CPI inflation increased to 2.6% in November, …
The rise means it is unlikely the Bank of England will cut rates later this week, analysts say. UK inflation jumped to 2.6% in November, its highest level in eight months. The rise in the Consumer Price Index, from 2.3% in the previous month, was due to higher petrol and clothing prices, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). …
Jump in bills drives slight increase in CPI growth in October, with Bank likely to stick to cautious approach to rate cuts. UK inflation rose slightly more than expected to 2.3% in October on the back of a jump in energy prices. Consumer Price Index (CPI) growth had slowed to 1.7% the previous month, raising some hopes of quicker than …
Industry experts predict further reductions in the months ahead but say the Budget may slow the pace of future cuts. The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has voted 8–1 to reduce Bank Rate from 5% to 4.75%. One member preferred to maintain Bank Rate at 5%. The MPC last reduced interest rates from 5.25% to 5% in August, the …
CGT on residential property unchanged Chancellor Rachel Reeves has raised the lower rate of capital gains tax (CGT) from 10% to 18%, and the higher rate of CGT from 20% to 24%. The rises introduced by the chancellor are up from 10% and 20% for the lower and higher rates, respectively. In her Autumn Budget today (30 October), Reeves said …
Autumn Budget 24: Inherited pensions to face IHT from 2027 Impacting wealth transfer efficiency and legacy planning Pensions passed on will be subject to inheritance tax (IHT) from 2027, Rachel Reeves has confirmed in today’s (30 October) Budget. Pensions are currently exempt from IHT and not classed as part of an estate when someone passes away. “We will close the …
