Bank of England set to keep interest rates on hold

LONDON, 5th February, 2026 (WAM) -- The Bank of England is expected to hold interest rates at 3.75 percent as policymakers face a "balancing act" of controlling inflation and supporting economic growth.

Most economists think the Bank's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will opt to leave rates unchanged at its next decision on Thursday.

The MPC delivered a cut to borrowing costs before Christmas, from 4 percen