Bank of England, interest rates

Bank of England cuts interest rate as it happened: Base rate falls to 4.5%; economic growth forecast also reduced
The Bank of England has halved its 2025 growth forecast and cut interest rates by a quarter-point to 4.5%. In a blow to UK chancellor Rachel Reeves, the BoE said it now expected the economy to grow by 0.75 per cent this year, half its November forecast of 1.5 per cent.
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 cuts rates but slashes growth forecast in blow to Labour
Bank of England cuts rates but slashes growth forecast in blow to Labour - The base rate fell to 4.5% on Thursday, but the Bank halved the UK’s economic growth forecast for this year while predicting surging inflation.
Bank of England set to cut interest rates to 4.5% in first decision of year
The Bank of England (BoE) is set to cut interest rates in its next meeting this Thursday from 4.75% to 4.5%, following lower-than-expected inflation figures for December but ongoing concerns about sluggish economic growth.
Bank cuts interest rates and slashes growth forecast
Bank boss Andrew Bailey told the BBC it expected to cut rates further but warned the road ahead would be bumpy.
Bank of England interest rates decision due on Thursday - will base rate be cut again?
The base rate is currently at 4.75% after it was held at the previous Bank of England meeting in December 2024 - but is another cut in store for this Thursday?
Barclays, HSBC and Nationwide reduce mortgage rates after Bank of England interest cut – see the full list
MORTGAGE lenders have swiftly reduced their rates following the Bank of England’s decision to lower the base rate to 4.5% this afternoon. This move is set to benefit thousands of borrowers,
Bank of England expected to cut key UK interest rate to 4.50%
The Bank of England is widely expected to cut interest rates for the third time in six months later Thursday even though inflation remains above its target.
Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.5% - what it means for your money
The Bank of England base rate can affect everything from your mortgage to the rates applied to credit cards - we round up everything you need to know following the latest announcement
Economy: Interest rates cut, but growth forecast slashed
The cut to the base lending rate from the Bank of England was expected. It’s now down to 4.5 per cent from 4.75. What wasn’t expected was its gloomy forecast for growth, meaning we could be skirting very close to recession right now.
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.
Millions of mortgage bills to fall as Bank of England interest rate decision confirmed – what it means for YOUR money
MILLIONS of mortgage bills are set to fall after the Bank of England confirmed a cut to interest rates. During today’s ...
Five vital Bank of England charts as UK growth is downgraded and inflation is forecast to rise
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee has posted a 78-page report outlining its musings on the future for inflation ...