The Bank of England has raised interest rates for the first time since August 2023, increasing the Bank Rate by 25 basis points to 4% as policymakers respond to rising
BoE expected to raise interest rates to 4% for first time in three years
The Bank of England is widely expected to raise interest rates for the first time in three years on Thursday, with financial markets pricing in a 94% probability of a
Barclays profits rise 12% to £2.3bn as bank announces £500m share buyback
Barclays PLC (LON: BARC) has reported a 12% increase in third-quarter pre-tax profit to £2.3 billion and announced a further £500 million share buyback, supported by higher income, stronger UK
Bank of England tipped to raise interest rates in November
The Bank of England is expected to raise interest rates in November and February as stronger-than-expected UK economic growth reduces concerns that higher borrowing costs could undermine economic activity, according
Bank of England Holds Rates at 3.75% as Bailey Warns Hikes May Be Needed
The Bank of England has kept interest rates unchanged at 3.75%, despite inflation rising to a five-month high and mounting pressure from higher energy prices.
Bank of England Expected to Hold Rates Despite Inflation Rising to 3.1%
The Bank of England is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at 3.75% on Thursday, despite UK inflation rising to a five-month high.
Trader’s Café With Zak Mir: The Week In Small Caps, Sunday 13th September 2026
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Sterling slips as Starmer resignation rattles markets
Sir Keir Starmer’s decision to step down as Prime Minister sent ripples through financial markets, with UK borrowing costs rising and sterling weakening as investors assessed the prospect of a
Trader’s Café With Zak Mir: The Week In Small Caps, Sunday 21st June 2026
“There are fewer sadder sights than politicians playing musical chairs with people’s lives in order to better their own.”
BoE keeps rates on hold at 3.75% after narrow 5–4 decision
Oh wow indeed — that is a really close call from the Bank of England.
Labour mocked for ‘daft’ post on interest rate cuts
A senior economist has rebuked Labour for what he described as a “daft post” after the party appeared to take credit for the Bank of England cutting interest rates six
Bank of England cuts rates as UK economy stagnates
The Bank of England has cut interest rates in response to mounting signs of a prolonged slowdown in the labour market.