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Bank of England keeps interest rates at 3.75% as inflation to rise

The bank warned that inflation and the cost of living is set to rise this year amid the fallout from the Iran war

Evening Standard

What are interest rates – and what does the Bank of England’s decision mean?

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The Independent UK

Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75% but says inflation still to rise

Policymakers nonetheless said that a recent fall in energy prices meant it was no longer expecting inflation to go as high as it was in April.

The Independent UK

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Bank of England holds main interest rate at 3.75% as inflation pressures eases

The Bank of England is holding its main interest rate at 3.7% as the inflation pressures on the British economy have become more benign after the U.S. and Iran signed a deal to sign deal to end their war

The Independent UK

Farage trying to block ‘Britcoin’ plans that could be costly for billionaire donor

Reform UK leader used private meeting at Bank of England to urge governor to drop plans for state-run cryptocurrency

The Guardian - UK

Bank of England leaves interest rates on hold and lowers inflation forecast amid Middle East ‘uncertainty’ – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, including the latest UK jobs report and the Bank of England’s interest rate decision

The Guardian - UK

Why today’s inflation news could be good news for homeowners

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Bank set to hold interest rates after steady inflation and Iran peace deal

New inflation data has reinforced expectations that policymakers will not need to increase interest rates at the next announcement on Thursday.

Evening Standard

UK inflation unexpectedly sticks at 13-month low before BoE rate decision

UK inflation remained steady at 2.8% in May, surprising economists and the Bank of England. This data influenced currency markets, with Sterling seeing a slight dip. Bond yields also fell. Experts now anticipate the Bank of England will likely hold interest rates steady at its upcoming meeting. This development offers…

The Economic Times

US and UK central banks expected to keep interest rates on hold amid Iran peace deal

Federal Reserve to make first decision under Kevin Warsh as Middle East hopes ease inflation pressures

The Guardian - UK

Will the Bank of England hold interest rates now Iran peace deal has been agreed?

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The Independent UK

What inflation, jobs and Iran war peace deal means for UK interest rates today

The base rate has been at 3.75 per cent since December 2025

The Independent UK

Bank of England boss defends Government bond-selling policy against critics

Andrew Bailey said the process of offloading debt was giving the Bank capacity to defend against future economic shocks.

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 up and oil prices down after US-Iran peace deal

Oil prices experienced a significant decline, with benchmark Brent crude falling over 5% to just over 82 US dollars a barrel, reaching its lowest point in more than three months, following an announcement of a peace deal between the US and Iran . The proposed agreement, announced by Donald Trump,…

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UPDATE 1-UK bond yields fall to two-month low on US-Iran preliminary deal

British government bond yields dropped to a two-month low on Monday. This followed a preliminary peace deal between the United States and Iran. Oil prices fell more than five percent. Two-year gilt yields dropped over eight basis points. Ten-year yields also fell. This eased fears of a wider stagflationary shock.…

Evening Standard

Bank of England set to hold interest rates as it faces balancing act

Many economists do not think an interest rate hike is on the cards this month.

Euronews

UK economy shrinks in April as the Iran war energy shock takes a toll

Britain's economy contracted by 0.1% in April, the first monthly fall since August 2025, as the conflict in the Middle East pushed up energy costs and prompted households to rein in their spending.

International Business Times UK

Nigel Farage Slams Deepfake X Ads Claiming He Fought Bank of England's Andrew Bailey

Nigel Farage condemns AI-generated deepfake adverts falsely portraying him confronting Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey, underscoring rising concerns over online fraud and digital deception.

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The Guardian - UK

Bank of England warns of AI scams as deepfakes of Farage-Bailey fight spread

Governor urges people to report videos on X that falsely show the men clashing in the Question Time studio

The Independent UK

Nigel Farage speaks out over deepfake X adverts featuring him fighting Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey

The posts have circulated on X falsely claim Farage confronted Mr Bailey on the BBC’s Question Time

International Business Times UK

UK Unemployment Set to Reach Highest Level Since 2015 as Iran Conflict Adds Pressure to Economy

The Confederation of British Industry forecasts UK unemployment to rise to 5.5%, the highest since 2015, due to rising costs, weaker growth, and global instability.

The Guardian - UK

Badenoch to vow to scrap public sector equality duty in effort to fend off Reform

In speech on Tuesday, Tory leader will claim obligation to consider equality being used to advance ‘divisive agendas’

International Business Times UK

Churchill Won't Be on UK Banknotes for Long: Hedgehogs and Puffins Could Replace Historic Icons

The Bank of England is hosting a vote on 18 native wildlife to replace historical figures on £5, £10, £20, and £50 notes — the first redesign without a Briton since 1970, to boost security and celebrate UK biodiversity.

Evening Standard

Bank of England reveals which animals could feature on its new-look banknotes

People are being asked to give their views on a selection of wildlife, native to the UK, that will appear on the next series of notes.

Evening Standard

Inflation target should not be increased, says Bank governor

Andrew Bailey he believes inflation would currently be at the 2% target level were it not for the conflict in the Middle East.

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