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The Bank's governor says interest rates are on a "gradual" downward path, and decisions around future cuts will be "a closer ...

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted to cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point in its ...

The Bank of England has cut interest rates to the lowest level in nearly three years, as inflation is expected to fall faster than previously thought. The Bank's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted ...

A modest uptick in economic growth, beneficial legislation and lower interest rates should help companies boost profitability in 2026.

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