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UK government borrowing costs hit 5% as Iran war fuels bond market sell-off

Yields on 10-year debt reach highest since the 2008 financial crisis, raising concerns of faster interest rate rises

The Guardian - UK · Mar 27

Narrow Bank of England vote puts end of interest rate-cutting cycle in sight

Another reduction expected next year but monetary policy committee is deeply divided over inflation prospects

The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2025

Bank of England urged to slow bond-selling plan to help cut record UK borrowing costs

Ex-MPC members say ‘quantitative tightening’ should be scaled back or halted entirely, saving the Treasury up to £10bn a year

The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2025

Bank of England cuts interest rates by 0.25 points to 4.75%

Borrowing costs reduced for second time this year with Fed expected to cut US rates later on Thursday

The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2024

Bank of England could still cut interest rates again despite rise in inflation

July fall in service sector and core inflation may open door for policymakers to make reduction

The Guardian - UK · Aug 14, 2024

UK jobs market cools again as wage growth slows

Interest rate cut hangs in balance after ONS figures show annual pay growth eased to 5.7% in three months to May

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2024

Bank of England keeps interest rates at 5.25% but hints at a June cut

Policymakers say they want to see more evidence that price pressures are easing before reducing rates

The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2024

What does Bank of England interest rates decision mean for my mortgage and savings?

‘Green shoots’ already appearing in housing market, expert suggests as market eyes rate cuts next year

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2023

Bank of England has more ‘work to do’ to control inflation, says chief economist

Huw Pill raises possibility of interest rate rise, saying war between Israel and Hamas may affect oil priceBusiness live – latest updates

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2023

Ben Bernanke to lead review into Bank of England forecasting errors

Former Fed chair appointed as Bank faces pressure to explain why economic forecasts have been so wide of mark

The Guardian - UK · Jul 28, 2023