UK inflation falls to 3.6% in October but wider economic backdrop ‘remains fragile’

Ahead of Autumn Budget UK inflation rose by 3.6% in the 12 months to October 2025, down from 3.8% in September, strengthening the case for a further rate cut from the Bank of England next month. On a monthly basis, the Consumer Prices index (CPI) rose by 0.4% in October 2025, compared to a jump of 0.6% during the same …

Bank of Bank of England holds interest rates at 4% as Budget looms large

Five MPC members voted to hold rates The Bank of England’s (BoE) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted to leave interest rates unchanged at 4%. In a meeting today (6 November), five MPC members voted to hold rates while the remaining four opted for a 25bps cut to 3.75%. The decision was hard to call ahead of the vote, noted AJ Bell …

Inflation stands still at 3.8% as Budget tax plans come into focus

Commentators say chancellor should be wary of inflationary tax measures after consumer price index comes in under expectations. Inflation stood still at 3.8% in September, coming in under expectations ahead of a Budget next month that will include tax rises. Consumer price index (CPI) figures released this morning showed prices had not risen quite as much as the 4% predicted …

Bank of England meets expectations and cuts rates to 4%

Lowest level in two and a half years Interest rates have been cut to 4% by the Bank of England (BoE) Monetary Policy Committee in a move that was forecasted. So far, the BoE has opted to cut rates twice this year (February and March) while holding at the last one in June. Now the 4% rate cut means that interest …

Bank of England cuts interest rates – experts share views on what it means for advisers and clients

The Bank of England has taken another step toward easing, cutting the base rate from 4.5% to 4.25% in a widely anticipated but cautious move. There was however a split in the voting so it wasn’t unanimous. With inflation easing—coming in at 2.6% in the year to March—markets had priced in a cut, though the Bank’s measured 25bp shift suggests policymakers remain …

UK inflation falls again

After a long stretch of economic unease, UK inflation has continued its downward trajectory, with the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) falling to 2.6% in the year to March, according to the latest inflation figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This marks the second consecutive monthly decline and comes in lower than market expectations — a welcome development for households and …