The Bank of England Keeps Interest Rate at 5.25% But Cuts on Horizon

The Bank of England has held interest rates at 5.25% for a fifth consecutive time, but says the prospects for a cut are now “moving in the right direction”.

Governor Andrew Bailey said: “We’re not yet at the point where we can cut interest rates, but things are moving in the right direction.”

Although The minutes of the monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting made it clear that the Bank was still worried about the outlook for inflation.

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