Economy

Bank of England raises interest rates to 4%, the first increase for more than three years

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Briefings

The Bank of England raised the base interest rate to 4% after the MPC voted unanimously, marking the first increase in three years. This decision was made to combat inflation driven by the ongoing Iran war, with eight members voting for the move while one member, Catherine Mann, preferred a larger increase. The decision occurred one week after the UK budget was released.

Key points

• The Bank of England raised the base interest rate to 4% after the MPC voted unanimously, marking the first increase in three years.
• Eight members of the Bank's monetary policy committee voted for the move, while one member, Catherine Mann, preferred a more dramatic half-point increase.

Context

The Bank of England raised interest rates to combat soaring inflation unleashed by the Iran war, a decision made one week after the UK budget was released. This is the first increase in three years, with the base rate moving from 3.75% to 4%.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single article from November 2026. Uncertainty exists regarding the final vote outcome and whether the ninth member's preference for a half-point increase was accepted. The article does not provide additional background on the Iran war's impact on inflation beyond the stated cause.

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