Bank of England, interest rate

Bank of England needs to ‘cut through the noise’, rate-setter says
In a speech delivered in Leeds, Mann explained that the persistence of "embedded inflationary behaviours" had diminished due to growing weakness in the economy.
Bank of England signals further easing after rate cut, slashes growth outlook
The Bank of England made its first interest rate cut of 2025 on Thursday amid ongoing concerns over sluggish growth in the British economy.
Bank of England's Mann: Bigger Rate Cut Was Needed to 'Cut Through the Noise'
Mann was one of two members of the BoE's Monetary Policy Committee who last week voted for a half-point cut in interest rates to 4.25%, against the majority who favoured a quarter-point cut to 4.25%.
Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.5% and slashes UK growth forecast
The Bank says the UK economy will grow by 0.75% in 2025, down from a previous forecast of 1.5%, while inflation is expected to rise.
Bank of England Chief Economist Says Some Colleagues ‘Rushing’ to Cut Rates
Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill pushed back against colleagues voting for a large interest rate cut, arguing that they are “rushing” to change policy too quickly.
Exclusive: Bank of England's Pill 'cautious' about further rate cuts
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Live: Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.5%
The Bank of England voted to reduce the base rate by 25 basis points at the first MPC meeting of the year, as widely anticipated
Bank of England’s tepid rate cut risks prolonged stagflation, warns deVere CEO
The Bank of England’s hesitant approach to tackling the UK’s economic malaise is setting the stage for prolonged stagnation, warns Nigel Green, CEO of global financial advisory giant deVere Group.The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted 7-2 to cut rates by a modest 25 basis points to 4.
Bank of England Urges Caution on Interest Rate Cuts Amid Inflation Risks
The Bank of England has issued a warning about the potential risks of cutting interest rates too soon, following economic data that suggests inflation may persist longer than expected. Megan Greene, a member of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC),
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Pound falls slightly against euro ahead of data releases
T he pound fell slightly against the euro ahead of upcoming economic data releases and a much-anticipated speech by Bank of ...
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Bank of England confirms restrictive monetary policy: keeps rates unchanged
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%.
Bank of England policymaker issues interest rates warning after 'uncomfortable' news
ABank of England policymaker has called for a cautious approach to interest rate cuts following"uncomfortable" growth figures ...
The Activist American Ruffling Feathers at the Bank of England
The best way to set monetary policy is “to be cautious,” according to a Bank of England working paper from 2002. It goes on ...
Stronger economic growth adds to conundrum for Bank of England
The UK economy eked out some growth in the final quarter of last year largely helped by a surge in activity in December, data from the ONS showed on Thursday. With the market expecting a contraction, ...