19 h. ago Interest rates: Why have they been cut and what does it mean?

Here the Press Association looks at what the decision means and what the Bank of England expects to happen to the economy.

Politics

21 h. ago Bank of England CUTS interest rates to 3.75% to save economy from Labour slump

Borrowers were handed an early Christmas present today when the Bank of England cut interest rates to save the economy from collapse under Labour.

Economics

42 h. ago Bank of England poised for Christmas interest rate cut after inflation slows

The Bank of England is widely expected to reduce borrowing costs to 3.75% from 4% when it next announces its decision on Thursday.

Economics

42 h. ago Senedd Members to get above inflation pay increase next year

The announcement comes despite a surprise fall in inflation in the most recent figures

Economics

44 h. ago Bank of England expected to CUT interest rates before Christmas after inflation 'surprise'

Economists have predicted the rate will drop from 4 per cent to 3.75 per cent tomorrow

Economics

46 h. ago House price growth slowed in October as values fell in London – ONS

Some property experts said a cut in the Bank of England base rate is expected on Thursday, in a boost for some mortgage holders.

Politics

48 h. ago UK inflation latest: Christmas interest rate cut on the way after food prices drive inflation down

Interest rate cut appears likely after inflation eases further than expected

Economics

48 h. ago UK inflation surprise: Interest rate cut nailed on for Thursday as calls grow for further easing

“For borrowers, this is the most encouraging backdrop they’ve seen in a while” – Kevin Brown, Scottish Friendly

Economics

48 h. ago UK inflation surprise: Interest rate cut nailed on for Thursday as calls grow for more easing

“For borrowers, this is the most encouraging backdrop they’ve seen in a while” – Kevin Brown, Scottish Friendly

Economics

49 h. ago Christmas interest rate cut set to follow after UK inflation drop exceeds expectations – latest

Falling food prices helped drag inflation down

Economics

50 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 17 December: Inflation rate shows surprise fall, oil price steadies

The rate of inflation fell far more quickly than expected last month paving the way for another cut in interest rates tomorrow.

Economics

3 d. ago Easing wage growth boosts case for Bank of England rate cut this week

Expectations for another Bank of England base rate cut this week were bolstered on Tuesday after official data showed wage growth continue to ease last month.

Politics

4 d. ago Drastic Bank of England cut to interest rates expected and how it affects your mortgage

The Bank of England is widely expected to cut interest rates to 3.75% on Thursday - and some economists have said it would be 'festive news' for borrowers

Economics

5 d. ago Bank of England expected to cut interest rates to nearly three

The Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is widely expected to reduce interest rates from 4% to 3.75% on Thursday.

Politics

5 d. ago 'Scrooge' Bank of England boss could block Christmas interest rate cut

Along with other rate-setters he will pay close attention to the latest inflation figures, which will be published the day before the interest rate decision.

Economics