A former Bank of England rate-setter has suggested that high inflation levels call for interest rates to be held in May.

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is widely expected to keep interest rates on hold on Thursday. The MPC has been gradually cutting borrowing costs since August, easing pressure on ...

The Monetary Policy Committee lowered rates to 4.5 per cent in February but experts believe they could go below four per cent ...

The Monetary Policy Committee could opt for a larger-than-usual cut in May, as Donald Trump’s tariffs threaten to pour cold ...

As decided by the US Federal Reserve, the Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee, (MPC) at its meeting ending on 20 March 2024, voted by a majority of 8–1 to maintain Bank Rate at 5.25%.

As the Bank holds interest rates, our cost of living correspondent Kevin Peachey is answering your questions live.

The Bank of England is expected to keep interest rates on hold ... It was cut from 4.75% to 4.5% following the last meeting of the Bank's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) in February. While no change ...

The Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee, MPC, at its meeting ending on 31 January 2024, voted by a majority of 6–3 to maintain Bank Rate at 5.25%. Two members preferred to increase Bank ...

The Bank of England has taken the decision to hold interest rates. At its meeting on 20 March 2025, the banks's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted eight-to-one to maintain the UK’s base interest ...

The global risk environment has deteriorated and uncertainty has intensified, the central bank’s Financial Policy Committee ...

Deutsche Bank analysts on Tuesday outlined a scenario in which the Bank of England (BoE) might implement a significant 50 basis points (bps) rate cut at its May meeting.

The BOE said that further sharp falls in asset prices are likely.