House-prices have risen again according to the latest figures, with job market growth and strong performances from manufacturing, fuelling expectations of a sooner than expected interest rate rise from the Bank of England.

House prices have risen to the highest level since 2007 while job creation entered into a 22-month high. Manufacturing has also performed strongly, growing despite poor weather and 17 inches of rain over February.

The Bank of England policy makers are due to meet this week, with analyst predicting that interest rates will still remain at 0.5 per cent.

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