UK central bank cuts interest rates

Shock for UK as Bank of England halves its economic growth prediction
The BoE's predictions follow its decision on Thursday to cut its main interest rate for the third time in six months. The bank now predicts that the British economy will only grow by 0.75% this year,
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 to 4.5%, signals monetary easing amid UK economic slowdown
The Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.5% as inflation falls, but economists debate whether further cuts will come sooner amid weak growth and global risks.
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.
UK central bank cuts interest rates as economy slumps
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Interest rate cut - but economic growth forecast slashed in blow to chancellor
Comments from the Bank of England seem to indicate two further interest rate cuts this year, though investors are betting on more.
UK interest rate cut a ‘sure bet’ amid faltering economic growth, say experts
The Bank of England’s top economists will meet on February 6 when forecasters predict they will cut the base interest rate to 4.5%.
Bank of England poised to cut rates but inflation worries linger
The Bank of England looks set to cut interest rates on Thursday for only the third time since just after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, as it juggles the need to help the sluggish economy with still-strong inflation pressures.
Bank of England expected to cut rate as UK economic growth slows
The Bank of England is widely expected to lower interest rates on Thursday, marking its first cut since June 2023, as policymakers respond to weakening economic conditions. The nine-member Monetary Policy Committee is anticipated to reduce rates by a quarter point to 4.
Bank of England interest rate cuts are a much-needed boost for the economy
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