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The Latest Breaking News from The Bank of England

Friday briefing: The Bank of England interest rate cut suggests there are more gloomy times ahead

In today’s newsletter: The Bank also downgraded its growth forecast for the UK, piling pressure on Labour to turn its rousing rhetoric on economic expansion into reality

The Guardian - UK

Grim news for Rachel Reeves is good news for the FTSE 100

The stock market is not the economy – as shown by the new closing high after the Bank of England’s rates cut

The Guardian - UK

FTSE 100 notches new record after Bank of England cuts rates

London’s blue-chip index smashed through recent highs after experts said the Bank’s announcement gave it ‘a shot of adrenaline’.

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Bank of England cuts rates but slashes growth forecast in blow to Labour

The base rate fell to 4.5% on Thursday, but the Bank halved the UK’s economic growth forecast for this year while predicting surging inflation.

Evening Standard

Interest rates: Why have they been cut and what does it mean?

The PA news agency looks at the outcome of the Bank of England’s decision, and whether rates will fall again soon.

Evening Standard

Gloomy growth forecast adds to Rachel Reeves’ woes

The Bank of England cut interest rates but halved its growth forecast.

The Independent UK

Recession alarm bells ring as Bank slashes 2025 growth forecast to just 0.75%

Inflation also expected to be higher than previously forecast, rising to 3.7% this year

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Households facing months of pain amid forecast of higher-than-expected inflation

Energy, water, food and council tax bills are all on the increase.

The Independent UK

‘Much-needed confidence boost’ for home buyers as mortgage rates fall

The typical borrower on a tracker deal will see their monthly payments decrease by £28.98 following Thursday’s base rate cut.

The Independent UK

Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.5% as it downgrades growth forecast

The Bank voted to reduce the cost of borrowing on Thursday, but slashed its growth forecasts for the UK economy.

The Independent UK

Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.5%

A London homeowner with a £300,000 tracker mortgage will see monthly repayments fall around £43 from £1,710 to £1,667.

Evening Standard

Rachel Reeves hit by gloomy UK growth forecast despite interest rate cut to 4.5%

The Bank of England has cut interest rates by 0.25 per cent to 4.5 per cent but downgraded forecasts on growth

The Independent UK

What does the Bank of England interest rate cut mean for mortgages and savings?

Decision will lead to lower borrowing costs for those on trackers – but fixed-rate deals will stay the same

The Guardian - UK

Blow for Labour's 'growth' drive as Bank of England cuts forecast in half

THE Labour Government’s flagship economic pledge has been dealt a blow after the Bank of England halved its growth forecast for 2025 ...

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Bank Of England Expected To Cut Interest Rates

Bank of England expected to cut interest rates to 4.50% despite inflation concerns, driven by economic challenges and global trends.

The Guardian - UK

Bank of England expects to cut interest rates again after slashing growth forecasts – as it happened

UK central bank cuts interest rates, and warns growth will be half as fast as expected this year, sending pound sliding

The Independent UK

Bank of England expected to cut key UK interest rate to 4.50%

The Bank of England is widely expected to cut interest rates for the third time in six months later Thursday even though inflation remains above its target

International Business Times

Bank Of England Set To Cut Interest Rate

The Bank of England was widely expected to cut its key interest rate on Thursday to help support weak British growth even if UK inflation stays elevated.

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The Independent UK

Interest rates live: Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.5% but UK growth downgraded

Bank MPC votes to cut borrowing costs but also slashes short-term growth forecasts for economy in blow to Rachel Reeves

Evening Standard

UK interest rates set to fall at Bank of England meeting on Thursday

Experts are predicting a rate cut to 4.5% – but signs of rising inflation leave the Bank walking ‘a tightrope’ for future reductions this year.

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The Guardian - UK

Late financier Evelyn de Rothschild accused of abuse during banking career

Exclusive: Several women claim City grandee exploited his position to harass or sexually assault them in the 1990s

The Conversation

The way UK inflation is worked out is changing – and it will matter for everyone

Visit a supermarket in 2025 and you’ll see that a tub of Lurpak butter can cost £5.70. It may strike you that this represents a staggering increase from £3.65 just three years ago, so instead of paying the premium, you reach for the supermarket’s own brand at £3.80.

The Guardian - UK

Pressure rises on Bank of England and the Fed as the interest rate debate gets political

The UK is likely to make a cut this week; Trump has made it very clear he wants his central bank to follow suit

The Independent UK

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%.

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