UK economy posts its fastest quarterly growth in a year, outpacing rivals, in growth spurt ahead of trade war disruption UK economy posts its fastest quarterly growth in a year, outpacing rivals, in growth spurt ahead of trade war disruption “This is an incredibly uncertain time for mortgage holders. While last week the Bank of England cut the base rate by 0.25%, which could provide some relief for borrowers, it’s unlikely it’ll have an immediate, meaningful impact for those who are struggling