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Bank of England keeps interest rates on hold

By Abigail Townsend

Date: Thursday 05 Feb 2026

(Sharecast News) - The Bank of England left the cost of borrowing on hold on Thursday, as widely forecast, following a surprisingly close vote.


The rate-setting Monetary Policy Committee agreed by a majority of five to leave interest rates at 3.75%. The remaining four members backed a cut,...

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