Bank of England
Bank of England lowers rates after tight vote but signals caution about further cuts
Five MPC members vote to lower the benchmark rate for the fourth time in 2025 to 3.75%
UK inflation slides to 3.2% before Bank of England rate decision
British inflation has been higher than in other major advanced economies
UK unemployment rises as labour market eases ahead of BOE meeting
Wage growth excluding bonuses edge down to 4.6% from 4.7% in November
Bank of England faces the end of easing cycle
The 25 bp cut on Dec 18 will bring the BOE’s rate to 3.75%, and is suggested as Britain’s ‘neutral rate’
Rich world’s rate-cut momentum is fading away
Central bankers are stepping back to assess how their progress so far is impacting growth and inflation
UK’s CBI bumps up 2026 growth view due to ‘temporary’ budget boost
[MANCHESTER] The Confederation of British Industry on Friday bumped up its economic growth forecast for next year, citing a temporary boost to government spending following the budget, while warning t...
Bank of England governor Bailey sees signs that AI is starting to boost economies
Analysis suggests that heavy investment in AI contributed to around half of the growth in US GDP in H1 2025
Bank of England plans staffing cuts because of budget pressures
It has invited staff members to volunteer for potential layoffs
BOE cuts banks’ benchmark capital requirements ahead of review
This could free up extra lending and higher payouts to shareholders
UK lenders approve more mortgages than expected in October, consumer lending cools
[LONDON] British lenders approved more mortgages than expected in October, despite concerns about finance minister Rachel Reeves’ budget, and consumer credit grew at a slower pace than in September, B...
