Bank of England
The latest news, updates and opinions on Bank of England from the expert team here at MoneyWeek
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What to do with old £20 notes – how to exchange old notes and coins
We explain what to do with old £20 and £50 notes as they are no longer legal tender in the UK — plus where you can exchange them for new polymer banknotes
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Last updated
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When is the next Bank of England base rate meeting?
The Bank of England held the base rate at 4.25% in June. When is the next Monetary Policy Committee meeting and will interest rates fall?
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Retail bond paying 7.5% launches – should you buy it?
A new bond from care village operator Belong looks eye-catching but how do retail bonds work, and what are the risks?
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Live: Bank of England holds UK interest rates at 4.5%
The Bank of England voted to hold UK interest rates at their current level of 4.5% in March, as widely anticipated, after inflation rose to 3% in January
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.5%: full updates and analysis
The Bank of England voted to reduce the base rate by 25 basis points at the first MPC meeting of the year on 6 February. Full coverage as it happened from the team at MoneyWeek.
By Katie Williams Last updated
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December interest rates: Bank of England keeps rates on hold
The Bank of England kept interest rates on hold at 4.75% in the final Monetary Policy Committee meeting of 2024. Full analysis from the MoneyWeek team.
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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Can I cash in my pension early?
High living costs and rising taxes could make you wonder whether it's worth cashing in your pension early, but it might not be a good idea.
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.75% – MPC meeting
Reporting from the Monetary Policy Committee November meeting. Full coverage, as it happened, from the team at MoneyWeek.
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Inflation drops below Bank of England target for first time in over three years
UK inflation slowed to 1.7% in September, boosting the chance of a more aggressive approach to interest rate cuts from the Bank of England
By Katie Williams Published