Bank of England moves closer to first rate cut since 2020

Bank of England moves closer to first rate cut since 2020

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee voted 7-2 to keep interest rates at 5.25 per cent, with Deputy Governor Dave Ramsden and Swati Dhingra voting for a cut to 5 per cent. The BoE hinted at a potential rate cut in June and emphasized the importance of upcoming economic data releases. Governor Andrew Bailey expressed optimism about the direction of inflation.

Labour holds 30-point poll lead over Conservatives

Labour holds 30-point poll lead over Conservatives

Fact: Britain’s opposition Labour Party has increased its poll lead over Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives to stand 30 points ahead, according to a YouGov poll for the Times newspaper.