United Kingdom: BoE Interest Rate - Base Rate

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2026-09-17

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The Bank of England's benchmark interest rate, known as the Bank Rate, is set and published by the Bank of England (BoE) through its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). This rate is the interest rate at which the BoE lends to commercial banks overnight and has a significant impact on economic activity and inflation in the UK. When the economy is overheating or inflationary pressures are rising, the BoE typically raises the rate to curb demand. Conversely, the rate is lowered to stimulate the economy during slowdowns or when inflation is too low.

The BoE's Monetary Policy Committee meets eight times a year.

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The Bank of England announced in September 2026 that it would maintain the benchmark interest rate at 3.75%, unchanged from the previous level, marking its sixth consecutive hold. However, driven by higher energy prices due to the Middle East conflict, the UK's August CPI rebounded to 3.1%, prompting hawkish dissent within the Monetary Policy Committee with 3 votes favoring a rate hike. Looking ahead, if energy-driven inflation continues to spread, the central bank does not rule out resuming rate hikes to defend its 2% inflation target.

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The Bank of England announced in September 2026 that it would maintain the benchmark interest rate at 3.75%, unchanged from the previous level, marking its sixth consecutive hold. However, driven by higher energy prices due to the Middle East conflict, the UK's August CPI rebounded to 3.1%, prompting hawkish dissent within the Monetary Policy Committee with 3 votes favoring a rate hike. Looking ahead, if energy-driven inflation continues to spread, the central bank does not rule out resuming rate hikes to defend its 2% inflation target.

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Description

The Bank of England's benchmark interest rate, known as the Bank Rate, is set and published by the Bank of England (BoE) through its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). This rate is the interest rate at which the BoE lends to commercial banks overnight and has a significant impact on economic activity and inflation in the UK. When the economy is overheating or inflationary pressures are rising, the BoE typically raises the rate to curb demand. Conversely, the rate is lowered to stimulate the economy during slowdowns or when inflation is too low.

The BoE's Monetary Policy Committee meets eight times a year.

Published by
Bank of England (Choice)
Frequency
Monthly
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