Bank of England's Mann says no to 'cut, cut, cut' on rates
Bank of England policymaker Catherine Mann said on Tuesday that her unexpected vote for a half percentage-point cut in interest rates last week did not mean she wanted a series of rate cuts or that she would vote the same way again in March.
Bank of England rate setter says inflation risk is falling after calling for jumbo rate cut
Mann's first vote for a cut during this cycle marked a departure from her comments in August, when she warned Britain not to be 'seduced' into believing that the battle against inflation is over, citing wage growth and related concerns in the services sector.
Bank of England chief cautions over cutting regulation post-financial crisis
Andrew Bailey insisted there was ‘no-trade off between economic growth and financial stability’ in a speech delivered in London on Tuesday.
Bank of England to cut interest rates only twice more, NIESR predicts
Britain is set for solid growth and falling inflation this year but the Bank of England has little scope to cut interest rates further, the NIESR think tank predicted on Wednesday in a relatively upbeat set of forecasts.
Bank of England Cuts Rates While Warning of Inflation and Trade War Risks
The central bank cut rates for the third time in about six months as it said economic growth had been weaker than expected.
Bank of England cuts interest rate as it happened: Base rate falls to 4.5%; economic growth forecast also reduced
The Bank of England has halved its 2025 growth forecast and cut interest rates by a quarter-point to 4.5%. In a blow to UK chancellor Rachel Reeves, the BoE said it now expected the economy to grow by 0.75 per cent this year, half its November forecast of 1.5 per cent.
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.
Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.5% and slashes UK growth forecast
The Bank says the UK economy will grow by 0.75% in 2025, down from a previous forecast of 1.5%, while inflation is expected to rise.
Bank of England Chief Economist Says Some Colleagues ‘Rushing’ to Cut Rates
Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill pushed back against colleagues voting for a large interest rate cut, arguing that they are “rushing” to change policy too quickly.
Bank of England chief fuels hopes of faster interest rate cuts
Catherine Mann, a member of the rate-setting Monetary Policy Committee, insisted a predicted rise in prices would likely just be a 'hump'.
Bank of England's Bailey warns of backlash against regulation
The cost of the 2008 global financial crisis (GFC) should not be forgotten during a backlash against the burden of financial ...
Bank of England policymaker says job losses will ‘restrain’ inflation rise
Catherine Mann said more job cuts and a slowdown in hiring partly driven by higher company taxes will slow price rises across ...