Bank of England's Mann says no to 'cut, cut, cut' on rates
Bank of England policymaker Catherine Mann said on Tuesday that her unexpected vote for a half percentage-point cut in interest rates last week did not mean she wanted a series of rate cuts or that she would vote the same way again in March.
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.
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'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 key UK interest rate to 4.50% as economy stagnates
The Bank of England has cut its main interest rate for the third time in six months with the British economy struggling to post any meaningful growth. In a statement Thursday, the bank said the nine-member Monetary Policy Committee lowered its main interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 4.
Bank of England restarts monetary easing, cutting key rate to 4.5%
The Bank of England made its first interest rate cut of 2025 on Thursday amid ongoing concerns over sluggish growth in the British economy.
Interest rates cut by Bank of England - first meeting of monetary policy committee in 2025
The Bank of England has taken the decision to reduce interest rates. At its meeting ending on 6 February 2025, the monetary policy committee (MPC) voted by a majority of seven to two to reduce the bank rate by 0.25 percentage points, to 4.5 per cent.
Bank of England cuts rates while signalling caution on path ahead
The nine-member Monetary Policy Committee lowered the bank’s benchmark rate by a quarter point to 4.5 per cent. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Bank of England cuts interest rates
The Bank of England's monetary policy committee's decision to cut interest rates is the third cut to the cost of borrowing in just over half a year.
Bank of England to cut interest rates to 4.5% as economic growth stagnates
A CNBC report revealed that economists are betting on the Bank of England cutting rates by 25 basis points from 4.75% to 4.5% in the Thursday Monetary Policy Committee meeting. The expected rate cuts come as the UK economy continues to stagnate,
Bank of England governor backs chancellor's plans after rate cut
Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey said he is a supporter of the Chancellor's long-term growth plans announced last week but that it would take time for the strategy to come through in its economic growth projections.
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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's Mann sees consumer pricing near target in year ahead, FT reports
Price increases this year will be consistent with the bank's target, Mann said. The BoE's target for inflation is 2%. Earlier this month, the Bank of England cut interest rates by a quarter-point and ...