Bank Of England Interest Rate Decision
The Bank of England is expected to hold interest rates at 3.75% but economists have warned that pressure to hike rates is mounting as inflation rises.Reported by 3 of 4 outlets; wording from Evening Standard.
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The average two-year fixed residential mortgage rate is at its highest since 11 May, at 5.77%, while the average five-year is at its highest since 8 November 2023, at 5.83%, according to financial information service Moneyfacts.
The MPC now expects inflation to be above 4% in the first quarter of 2027.
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- 16 Sep
Bank of England set to keep interest rates on hold despite rising inflation
- 17 Sep
The average five-year fixed-rate homeowner mortgage on the market was at its highest level since November 2023 on Thursday, according to financial information website Moneyfacts.
Coverage 10 articles
18 Sep Bank of England holds rates at 3.75% but warns borrowing costs may need to rise in coming months amid inflation fears
Daily Mail
18 Sep Bank of England goes it alone as rates left on hold: Bailey hints at November hike as inflation pressures build
Daily Mail
17 Sep London stocks rise as investors digest Bank of England’s ‘hawkish’ hold
Evening Standard
17 Sep Interest rates held at 3.75% but Bank warns Iran war could mean future hike
Evening Standard
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- 17 Sep Interest rates held at 3.75% but Bank warns Iran war could mean future hike
Evening Standard 
17 Sep Burnham has to sell Bank rate rises as ‘breathing space’ – good luck with that
The Guardian
17 Sep Homebuyer caution expected this autumn despite base rate hold
Evening Standard
17 Sep Brits face interest rates pain in Labour's 'winter of discontent' as pressure mounts on BoE to curb surging inflation... but will it act today?
Daily Mail
17 Sep Interest rates hold expected but Bank of England facing tough choices
BBC
16 Sep Bank of England set to keep interest rates on hold despite rising inflation
Evening Standard
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