The Bank of England has today cut interest rates by a quarter point to 5.25%. The cut is considered modest in the current climate - many predicted a half-point cut - but another is expected in May. The CBI welcomed the decision, and its predicted effect on the economic outlook for the rest of the year. 'This should help ensure there is a soft landing to the slowdown now underway. Looking ahead though, the Bank must balance the effect that cutting rates while inflation is rising might have on its credibility,' said chief economic adviser Ian McCafferty.
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Take a bough: How — and why — you should plant a mature treeFor instant impact in a newly landscaped garden, there’s nothing quite like planting mature trees or native hedgerow plants for transformative and long-lasting results, believes Steven Desmond.
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How do you make a 300-year-old Baronial castle fit for modern-day living?A mix of sympathetic colours and elegant furniture has brought new life to this impressive space at Aldourie Castle.
