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Bank of England Base Rate
4.50%Held at Feb 2026 meeting
The MPC voted 6-3 to hold. Markets expect two 25bps cuts in 2026, bringing the rate to 4.0% by year-end.
Recent Rate Decisions
Feb 20264.50%Hold
Dec 20254.50%25bps
Nov 20254.75%25bps
Aug 20255.00%Hold
Jun 20255.00%25bps
Feb 20255.25%Hold
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