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Write off debt – is it actually possible?

Write off debt – is it actually possible?

From April to June 2025, an average of about 328 people per day were declared insolvent or bankrupt in England...

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Monitoring trade prices in the wake of trade tensions – Bank Underground

Monitoring trade prices in the wake of trade tensions – Bank Underground

Marco Garofalo and Thomas Prayer The US administration raised US import tariffs in April, reigniting trade tensions. This sparked concerns...

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Retail investors’ participation in the gilt market – Bank Underground

Retail investors’ participation in the gilt market – Bank Underground

Sarah Munson and Callum Ashworth In recent years, retail investors’ demand for UK government bonds (gilts) has increased, marking a...

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Our top five posts of 2025 – Bank Underground

Our top five posts of 2025 – Bank Underground

Bank Underground is a blog for Bank of England staff to share views that challenge – or support – prevailing...

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The Bank Underground Christmas Quiz 2025 – Bank Underground

The Bank Underground Christmas Quiz 2025 – Bank Underground

Bank Underground is about to take a break for the festive season. In keeping with tradition, we are pleased to...

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Who owns the buildings where Britain shops, works – and stores its data? – Bank Underground

Who owns the buildings where Britain shops, works – and stores its data? – Bank Underground

Katherine Blood We have developed a new measure tracking UK commercial real estate (CRE) ownership at property level, mapping the...

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Trade fragmentation and inflationary pressures – Bank Underground

Trade fragmentation and inflationary pressures – Bank Underground

Ludovica Ambrosino, Jenny Chan and Silvana Tenreyro Macroeconomic Environment Theme The Bank of England Agenda for Research (BEAR) sets the...

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How does lower inflation uncertainty affect households’ financial behaviour? – Bank Underground

How does lower inflation uncertainty affect households’ financial behaviour? – Bank Underground

Christoph Herler and Philip Schnattinger Macroeconomic Environment Theme The Bank of England Agenda for Research (BEAR) sets the key areas...

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Earn Passive Income With Commercial Real Estate Loans in Vermont & New Hampshire

Earn Passive Income With Commercial Real Estate Loans in Vermont & New Hampshire

Union Bank November 28, 2025 Contents: The following is a fictional story created for illustrative purposes. While the characters are...

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How Much Is Child Benefit in 25/26? New Payment Rates Explained

How Much Is Child Benefit in 25/26? New Payment Rates Explained

In April 2025, Child Benefit 25/26 rates increased for families across the UK. Want to know how much Child Benefit...

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