The stories you need to know about this evening

[What just happened]

  • The Bank of England warned the next blow up in financial markets may be triggered by corporate credit after a massive build-up in private debt.
  • UK mortgage approvals rose more than forecast in February, adding to signs that the housing market is starting to stabilize.
  • Chief Secretary to the Treasury John Glen is hopeful the UK and EU will soon formalize a memorandum of understanding on financial rules.
  • Public satisfaction with the NHS fell to an historic low last year.