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Bank of England expected to raise interest rates for first time since 2023

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Wise, A. (2026, November 1). Bank of England expected to raise interest rates for first time since 2023. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/business/business-news/bank-of-england-mpc-middle-east-investec-iran-b1303119.html

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The Bank of England is expected to raise interest rates to 4% from 3.75% on Thursday, November 5, marking the first increase since August 2023. This anticipated hike aims to address rising inflation fueled by energy price increases and concerns that high prices could become more permanent if left unchecked. Economists predict this “precautionary” rate rise will help contain inflationary pressures despite mixed economic forecasts including slightly stronger growth but weaker prospects further ahead due to higher costs.

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The Bank of England is expected to raise interest rates for the first time since August 2023 on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Many economists predict a rate increase from 3.75% to 4%, aimed at tackling rising inflation in the UK economy. While the country has seen slightly stronger growth this year, projections indicate weaker economic performance ahead due to higher energy costs and inflation. Ofgem’s recent energy price cap rise by 3.6% for typical households is set to increase further by a projected 22% in January, contributing to concerns about prolonged elevated energy prices. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) aims to mitigate the risk of these temporary shocks becoming permanent by tightening monetary policy, though producers might struggle to absorb higher energy costs indefinitely, potentially leading to increased shop prices.

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🔮 Bank of England expected to raise interest rates for first time since 2023 Borrowers could be facing a squeeze as the Bank of England is expected to hike interest rates for the first time in more than three years.

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2026-10-28 · assertive framing · Bank taxes to rise by less than some feared to help fund ‘breathing space’

🔮 Bank taxes are set to rise by less than some in the industry had feared, as the Chancellor said he was asking “a bit more” from banks to help fund support on energy bills.

2026-10-28 · assertive framing · Bank taxes to rise by less than some feared to help fund ‘breathing space’

🔮 Bank taxes are set to rise by less than some in the industry had feared, as the Chancellor said he was asking “a bit more” from banks to help fund support on energy bills.

2026-10-28 · assertive framing · Bank taxes to rise by less than some feared to help fund ‘breathing space’

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2026-10-25 · assertive framing · Banks set to report stronger profits as they face prospect of tax hike

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Bank of England expected to raise interest rates for first time since 2023 Borrowers could be facing a squeeze as the Bank of England is expected to hike interest rates for the first time in more than three years. uncertain

Bank → expect → years

Many economists think rate-setters will want to tackle rising inflation in the UK economy by tightening monetary policy. asserted

setters → think → policy

Traders in the financial markets are widely expecting rates to increase to 4% from 3.75% when the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announces its next decision on Thursday November 5. asserted

Committee → expect → Thursday

This would be the first time that the central bank increases borrowing costs since August 2023. asserted

bank → increase → August

And inflation is expected to be pushed higher this winter after Ofgem’s energy price cap rose by 3.6% for a typical household on October 1 and is forecast to jump by a further 22% in January. asserted

cap → expect → January

“The longer energy prices remain elevated, the greater the risk that a temporary price shock becomes more permanent; a ‘risk management’ hike could guard against this.” uncertain

hike → remain → this

She cautioned that producers might “not be willing or able to shoulder the burden of higher energy prices for much longer” and that this could push up prices in shops. uncertain

this → caution → shops

Suren Thiru, chief economist for the Institute of Chartered Accountants England and Wales (ICAEW), said an “interest rate rise to 4% looks all but certain”, agreeing that it would likely be viewed as a “precautionary hike to contain price pressures”. “ asserted

it → say → pressures

The Bank of England’s updated forecasts are likely to show a mixed picture of the UK economy, as slightly stronger growth this year is overshadowed by weaker growth further out as rising inflation and higher energy costs bite, keeping further rate rises on the table. asserted

inflation → update → table

Read More The MPC will also take into account the UK’s unemployment rate falling to the lowest level in more than a year in the three months to August, to 4.7%. asserted

MPC → read → %

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