Two dates for the diary in September
September 8, 2016
The New Fiver will be issued on 13 September.
Next Interest Rate decision from the Bank of England is due on the 15th September along with Quantitative Easing Asset Purchase Programme. Current Bank Rate 0.25%.
Mortgage experts say the recent base rate cut to 0.25% offers an extra incentive to anyone considering moving, as rates have fallen to rock bottom.
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