Monetary policy committee

Bank of England’s inflation response ‘risks higher interest rates for longer’

by The Guardian | Nov 10, 2026 | Bank of England, Business, Economic policy, Economics, Inflation, Interest rates, Monetary policy committee, Politics, The Guardian, Thinktanks, UK news | 0 |

Thinktank Niesr says timid rate rise last week likely to make inflation more persistent feature of UK economyThe Bank of England is risking higher interest rates for longer after a hesitant response to rising inflation,...

Populism poses serious challenge to independent central banks, Bailey says

by The Guardian | Sep 4, 2026 | Andrew Bailey, Bank of England, Business, Federal Reserve, Monetary policy committee, Nigel Farage, Politics, Reform UK, The Guardian | 0 |

Bank of England governor says central bankers must explain decisions or risk being seen as ‘unrepresentative elite’The governor of the Bank of England has said the rise of populist politicians presents a serious challenge to...

UK inflation falls to 2.6% in lift for Burnham’s cost of living plans

by The Guardian | Jul 22, 2026 | Andy Burnham, Bank of England, Business, Economics, Inflation, Interest rates, Monetary policy committee, Office for National Statistics, Politics, The Guardian, UK news | 0 |

Annual June figure comes after new PM pledges to reduce pressure on households and improve economyUK inflation dropped by more than expected in June to 2.6%, in a boost for Andy Burnham’s plans to reduce the cost of living.The...

UK inflation falls to 2.6% in lift for Burnham’s cost of living plans

by The Guardian | Jul 22, 2026 | Andy Burnham, Bank of England, Business, Economics, Inflation, Interest rates, Monetary policy committee, Office for National Statistics, Politics, The Guardian, UK news | 0 |

Annual June figure comes after new PM pledges to reduce pressure on households and improve economyUK inflation dropped by more than expected in June to 2.6%, in a boost for Andy Burnham’s plans to reduce the cost of living.The...

How many more times will the Bank of England rescue Rachel Reeves? | Richard Partington

by The Guardian | Dec 14, 2025 | Bank of England, Business, Economic policy, Economics, Inflation, Interest rates, Monetary policy committee, Politics, Rachel Reeves, The Guardian, UK news | 0 |

The City expects a cut in interest rates on Thursday but the economic prospects for 2026 complicate the pictureIn the economic gloom of Labour’s first year in power, Rachel Reeves has had a reliable shred of comfort to cling to:...

Bank of England opens door to December rate cut as it signals inflation has peaked

by The Guardian | Nov 6, 2025 | Bank of England, Budget, Budget 2025, Business, Economic growth (GDP), Economics, Interest rates, Monetary policy committee, Politics, Rachel Reeves, The Guardian, UK news, UK unemployment and employment statistics | 0 |

Policymakers keep borrowing costs at 4% before crucial budget while also warning of persistent weak growthAnalysis: Bank of England’s decision to keep interest rates at 4% is not all doom and gloomThe Bank of England has opened...

Bank of England holds interest rates at 4% ahead of make-or-break budget

by The Guardian | Nov 6, 2025 | Bank of England, Budget, Budget 2025, Business, Economics, Interest rates, Monetary policy committee, Politics, Rachel Reeves, The Guardian, UK news | 0 |

Borrowing costs kept unchanged for second meeting in a row, with inflation at nearly twice official targetBusiness live – latest updatesBank of England policymakers have voted to leave interest rates at 4%, as Rachel Reeves...

Bank of England forecast to cut interest rates amid rising unemployment and Trump tariffs

by The Guardian | Aug 3, 2025 | Bank of England, Business, Economic growth (GDP), Economic policy, Economics, Global economy, Government borrowing, Inflation, Interest rates, International trade, Job losses, Monetary policy committee, Politics, Public finance, Rachel Reeves, Tariffs, Tax and spending, The Guardian, Trump tariffs, UK news, UK unemployment and employment statistics, US news | 0 |

City predicts quarter-point drop to 4% when MPC meets on ThursdayBank of England policymakers are widely expected to cut interest rates this week to prevent the economy sliding backwards amid rising unemployment and the hit to...

UK inflation hits eight-month high, adding to pressure to hold interest rates

by The Guardian | Dec 18, 2024 | Bank of England, Business, Economic growth (GDP), Economic policy, Economics, Inflation, Interest rates, Monetary policy committee, The Guardian, UK news | 0 |

Annual rate increases to 2.6% in November, driven by rising cost of groceries and hike in tobacco duty in budgetBusiness live – latest updatesUK inflation has risen to its highest level in eight months, adding to pressure on the...

UK inflation falls below 2% for first time since 2021 in boost to Rachel Reeves

by The Guardian | Oct 16, 2024 | Autumn budget 2024, Bank of England, Budget, Business, Economics, Inflation, Interest rates, Monetary policy committee, Office for National Statistics, Politics, Rachel Reeves, The Guardian, UK news | 0 |

Surprise annual drop to 1.7% in September raises chance of interest rate cuts, increasing budget leewayAnalysis: Sharp inflation drop gives green light to more aggressive rate cutsBusiness live – latest updatesInflation in the...

UK inflation falls below 2% for first time in three and a half years

by The Guardian | Oct 16, 2024 | Bank of England, Business, Economics, Inflation, Interest rates, Monetary policy committee, Office for National Statistics, The Guardian, UK news | 0 |

Annual drop to 1.7% in September puts pressure on Bank of England to cut interest rates next monthBusiness live – latest updatesUK Inflation fell below 2% in September for the first time in three and a half years, piling further...

Bank of England says it could lower interest rates faster than expected, but June cut isn’t ‘fait accompli’ – business live

by The Guardian | May 9, 2024 | Bank of England, Business, Economics, Monetary policy committee, Stock markets, The Guardian | 0 |

Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey is briefing reporters after BoE left UK interest rates on hold again in a dramatic 7-2 splitThe pound is slightly lower this morning, dipping by a quarter of a cent to $1.2472 against the...

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