Bank of England keeps key interest rate at 0.50%

Last Updated: Thursday, September 10, 2015, 17:38

The Bank of England said Thursday it had voted to keep its interest rate at a record-low 0.50 percent, but cut economic growth forecasts and warned of global "headwinds".

Bank of England holds interest rate at 0.50%

Last Updated: Thursday, August 6, 2015, 19:06

The MPC "voted by a majority of 8-1 to maintain Bank Rate at 0.5 percent", the BoE said.

Bank of England warns of spillover risks from global rate rises

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 17, 2015, 16:03

Bank of England policymakers warned this month Britain could be affected when other countries start to raise interest rates, but that the outlook for British rates hinged on domestic inflation.

Bank of England admits to researching 'Brexit' risks

Last Updated: Saturday, May 23, 2015, 09:38

The Bank of England has revealed that it is researching the economic risks of Britain leaving the European Union, just as Prime Minister David Cameron began negotiations with EU leaders ahead of a referendum on membership.

Bank of England holds interest rate at record low

Last Updated: Monday, May 11, 2015, 17:18

The Bank of England on Monday kept its key interest rate at a record low 0.50 percent in the first monetary policy decision since the Conservatives won Britain`s general election.

Bank of England unanimous on rates, more upbeat on euro zone

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 14:45

Bank of England policymakers have grown more upbeat about the outlook for the euro zone and see a greater chance that inflation could recover strongly next year, minutes of their April policy meeting showed on Wednesday.

Bank of England, stung by scandals, flags market concerns

Last Updated: Friday, March 27, 2015, 14:40

The Bank of England is warning about potential irregularities in financial markets on a regular basis as it tries to address the problems that dragged it into recent market scandals, a senior BoE official said.

Bank of England holds interest rate at record low

Last Updated: Thursday, March 5, 2015, 18:23

The Bank of England on Thursday voted to keep its main interest rate at 0.50 percent for a sixth year running, as Britain balances deflation fears against steady growth.

Cheaper oil to boost British economy: report

Last Updated: Monday, January 19, 2015, 06:50

British economic growth could be stronger than expected this year, boosted by lower oil prices and flat inflation that will encourage consumers to spend, according to an influential report published on Monday.

Bank of England keeps interest rate at 0.5%

Last Updated: Thursday, January 8, 2015, 19:34

The Bank of England voted to keep its main interest rate at 0.50 percent, it announced on Thursday, against a backdrop of sliding British inflation.

Jaguar Land Rover awaits news of 1,200 cars aboard beached ship

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 7, 2015, 01:31

Jaguar Land Rover said on Tuesday it was awaiting word on the fate of 1,200 luxury vehicles aboard a 51,000-tonne car transporter ship that has run aground in the English Channel.

UK`s top four lenders pass stress tests: Bank of England

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 16, 2014, 13:02

Britain`s four biggest lenders have passed the Bank of England`s stress tests, which are designed to show their ability to withstand a new economic crisis, the central bank said on Tuesday.