Morgan Escott & Company

17/09/2026

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c6jdv1nm8gknt

Interest rates were held at 3.75% in July, when the Bank said it was ready to raise them if the Iran-US war escalated.

30/07/2026

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/clyv9w91g85t

Three of the Monetary Policy Committee's nine members voted in favour of raising rates to 4% over fears of inflation caused by conflict in the Middle East.

18/06/2026

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cgevyedpe73t

Governor Andrew Bailey says while recent drops in oil prices are "encouraging", high energy prices from the Iran war have left "inflationary pressure in the pipeline".

30/04/2026

https://x.com/bbcbreaking/status/2049807584178184323?s=46&t=bgArKWLDA-CIg6_DnDKW-A

20/03/2026

I have found a door key in Priory Street. If anybody has lost one in that area please contact me via this post or call 07974937170.

19/03/2026

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cm2r295p8p9t

Before the Iran war analysts had predicted a cut in rates, but the conflict has hit oil prices.

14/02/2026

Bliss!

27/01/2026

Apex House is open today despite the flooding on Wonastow Road, albeit only accessible via the Link Road end.

01/01/2026

Wishing all of my clients and their families and friends a healthy, happy and prosperous 2026!

20/11/2025

Some good news for those fortunate enough to have significant funds on deposit.

From 1 December 2025 the amount FSCS protects in deposit accounts will rise to £120,000. Find out what this means for you.