Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
Business
Kieran Isgin

Bank of England to make interest rates announcement this month - what to expect

The Bank of England is getting ready to announce the results of its review of the Base Rate in the coming weeks.

Any changes to the Bank's interest rate could have a major effect on people's personal finances. This is because the Base Rate is often used as a reference for how much you could be charged on paying back loans, mortgages, and savings accounts.

While most of the past year had seen a consistent rise in interest rates, this may soon change according to some insiders. In February, the Bank decided to increase the Base rate to 4 per cent - resulting in a rise of 0.5 per cent.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.