Monetary Policy Committee (United Kingdom)

News The Bank of England has raised interest rates once again, this time by 0.5%. This takes the bank’s base rate to 3.5%, the highest it’s been since 2008.

By Rupert Hargreaves Published 15 December 22

Analysis The Bank of England has warned we’re probably already in a recession, and it’s due to be one of the longest in recent memory. Here’s what to expect, and how to prepare your finances.

By Nicole García Mérida Published 13 December 22

News The latest figures showed the UK economy shrank by 0.2%, and we seem to be heading for a recession. How will this affect you?

By Nicole García Mérida Published 11 November 22

Analysis The Bank of England has warned that inflation will peak around 13% this year and the UK will fall into recession. Alex Rankine reports.

By Alex Rankine Last updated 10 August 22

News The world’s central banks have found themselves behind the curve on inflation. Acting to tame it now runs the risk of sparking a recession.

By Alex Rankine Published 23 June 22

Analysis Central banks no longer agree on interest rates. The US is raising aggressively, while the UK is taking a more cautious approach and Japan is sticking to its plan of “yield curve control”. John Stepek explains why this matters, and what it means for the markets and your money.

By John Stepek Published 17 June 22

News Interest rates are rising around the world as central banks try to get inflation under control. That’s hitting stockmarkets – and there is more pain to come.

By Alex Rankine Published 13 May 22