'Inevitable' rate cut But it wasn't all doom and gloom. On Tuesday, financial markets priced in a 100% chance of a Bank of England interest rate cut from 4.5% to 4.25% on 8 May.

Inevitable' rate cut But it wasn't all doom and gloom ... April's higher-income multiples are open to both single and joint applicants earning at least £50,000 a year (combined or sole).