Higher interest rates on horizon as growth picks up in Britain
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The economy grew at a faster than expected annual pace of 3.0 percent during the first quarter of 2007, official data showed on Friday.
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UK retail sales top market estimates in November, increasing pressure for an interest rate rise.
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Bank of England policymakers are set to increase on Thursday British interest rates to 5.75 percent, a six-year high, as Britain&#39;s economy grows faster than expected, analysts said.
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Bank of England raises interest rates by a quarter point to 5.75%, their highest level for six-and-a-half years.
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Sterling was slightly firmer against the dollar after strong housing mortgage and money supply data fuelled speculation that the Bank of England (BoE) will be forced to hike its key borrowing rate.
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The pound rose against the dollar and was steady despite further evidence of slowing consumer credit and mortgage lending emerging in Britain, adding to the argument that interest rates have hit a peak.
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The Federal Reserve yesterday raised its key interest rate to the highest level in three years, suggesting more increases will follow as the economy gains strength.
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The UK economy probably grew at a  faster than predicted pace in the third quarter, putting pressure on the Bank of England to raise rates again.
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The Bank of England raises UK interest rates to 5.75% as it tries to bring inflation under control.
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The UK economy will grow by 2.9% this year, although interest may need to rise further, the IMF forecasts.
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Hopes of a cut in interest rates were raised today, following the publication of the Bank of England&#39;s Monetary Policy Committee minutes.
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The pound crept up against the dollar and euro on Monday after a slight rise in producer prices was interpreted by investors as a sign that the Bank of England (BoE) will be forced to raise interest rates.
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European interest rates were on the rise yesterday after the Bank of England announced another increase in borrowing costs and the European Central Bank signalled that eurozone rates were likely to go up in September.
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Business & money: Mortgage lending rose to record levels last month as borrowers reacted to further interest rate rises.
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There is a "strong possibility" interest rates in the UK will rise in February, according to an overview business survey.
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Britain&#039;s economy has grown by more than previously thought in the first three months of the year, while annual numbers for 2001-2005 were also adjusted upwards, official data showed.
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The International Monetary Fund Monday raised its 2007 growth outlook for Britain's economy to 2.9 percent on Monday, while warning about risks including a frothy property market.