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Bank of England to cut interest rates

UK interest rates cut by 25 basis points: live reaction to the Bank of England’s decision
UK interest rates have been cut by 0.25 percentage points to 4.00%, with concerns over economic weaknesses trumping rising inflation
Bank lowers UK interest rates but warns ‘uncertainty’ about future cuts
The Bank of England has cut borrowing costs to 4% but cautioned over “uncertainty” about future interest rate reductions.The Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) chose to reduce interest rates by 0.
Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4% but food prices set to keep rising
The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 4.25% to 4%, which is the fifth reduction since August last year, when rates started steadily coming down from a peak of 5.25%. ITV News Business Editor Joel Hills explains what impact this will have.
Bank of England cuts interest rates
The Bank of England has cut interest rates to 4% as it warns inflation may be higher than previously predicted. In a widely-trailed move, the Bank's Monetary Policy Committee voted by a majority of 5–4 to reduce the Bank Rate by 0.25 percentage points from its previous level of 4.25%..
Bank of England cuts rates to 4% in historic split vote
The Bank of England (BOE) lowered interest rates by 25 basis points to 4% on Thursday, the lowest level in more than two years.
Pace of UK interest rate cuts more uncertain, says BoE chief economist
UK interest rates are still on a downward path, but there is more uncertainty over the pace at which the Bank of England can continue to cut the cost of borrowing, its chief economist has said. Huw Pill,
Savings rates drop as Bank of England cuts interest rates
UK households are always looking for ways to make their money go further amid the cost of living crisis, and savings accounts can help. Savings accounts this week took a hit as the Bank of England (BoE) cut interest rates to 4%,
Shock Bank of England split on rates exposes precarious state of UK economy
If the country learnt anything about the economy on Thursday, it was that even the Bank of England’s most senior officials ...
Interest rates live: Bank of England warns surging food prices could push inflation to 4%
Bank of England warns surging food prices could push inflation to 4% - Governor Andrew Bailey says there is ‘genuine ...
Food inflation will hit 5.5% in 2025, Bank of England warns
Food price increases have been driven by rising key food commodities, higher employment costs and extended producer ...
Bank warns living standards to stagnate under Labour
House prices climbed at their fastest rate since January as falling mortgage rates provided a boost to home buyers. The ...
‘Ugly optics’: fears mount over stubborn UK inflation
Ruth Gregory, at consultancy Capital Economics, said the MPC appeared “in no rush to cut again”, while economists at Santander also said that “ugly inflation optics” and uncertainty ahead of “a very ...
‘Serious problems’ with UK’s reliance on migration, warns OBR official
Immigration is creating “serious problems” for public services and living standards, a senior official at the Government’s ...
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Bank of England Warns of Gilts Risk From Hedge Fund Leverage
The Bank of England warned that UK bonds risk being hit by a wave of forced selling by highly leveraged hedge funds, according to its twice-yearly Financial Stability Report. A "small number" of ...