Goldman Sachs expects the Bank of England to cut interest rates next week, forecasting a 6–3 vote in favour of easing policy.
Bank of England Holds Rates at 4% as Inflation Pressures Persist
The Bank of England has voted to leave interest rates unchanged at 4%, as policymakers balance persistent inflation risks against signs of slowing growth.
Markets Expect Bank of England to Hold Rates at 4%
The Bank of England is widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged at 4% when its decision is announced at midday. A surprise move would deliver a major shock to
Inflation Dashes Hopes of BoE Rate Cut as Traders Push Forecasts Into 2026
Hopes of an immediate interest rate cut by the Bank of England have all but evaporated after UK inflation held stubbornly above target in August.
Borrowers Face Extended Pain as Inflation Dashes Hopes of Rate Cut
Mortgage brokers have warned that borrowers will have to “slog it out” for longer, as stubborn inflation looks set to keep interest rates on hold.
Inflation Not a Threat, Says Bank of England Official
The Bank of England rate-setter is urging calm over inflation concerns while pushing again for lower interest rates.
Bank of England Conducting Simulations on Potential Loss of Confidence in U.S. Dollar
A senior policymaker has disclosed that the Bank of England is closely monitoring for warning signs that the U.S. dollar could lose its status as the global reserve currency.
The Bank of England is expected to lower interest rates following a 0.2% growth in the UK
Traders are holding firm on their expectations that the Bank of England will cut interest rates next month.
How to Contact a Real Person at HMRC
It’s increasingly challenging to connect with a real person at HMRC. In January, nearly a million calls were left unanswered during the rush to meet the self-assessment tax return deadline
Jeremy Hunt Directs HMRC to Maintain Telephone Lines Operational
Jeremy Hunt has instructed HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to abandon its plans to shut down its telephone lines during the summer.
HMRC to Shut Down Telephone Services for Half-Yearly Intervals
HMRC is set to implement a yearly summer hiatus for its telephone services as part of a strategy to encourage more online interactions.
MPs Warn of Increased Risk of Bank Runs Due to Bank of England’s Digital Currency
MPs have expressed concerns that the Bank of England’s proposal to launch a digital pound might heighten the likelihood of bank runs.