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UK interest rate (Bank Rate)

United Kingdom · Bank of England rate decision · NSA

4.00%
Nov 5 2026 · prior 3.75%

UK interest rate (Bank Rate): 4.00% on Nov 5 2026, up from 3.75% on Sep 17 2026.

In line with expectations (~4.00% expected). Reported by thetodaynews.co.uk, ig.com.

Next release: 17 Dec 2026.

About this series

The policy rate is the central bank's main interest rate, which sets the cost of short-term money across the economy. The chart shows each decision.

Recent readings

PeriodFirst printLatestChange
Nov 5 20264.00%4.00%+0.25
Sep 17 2026—3.75%0
Jul 30 2026—3.75%0
Jun 18 2026—3.75%0
Apr 30 2026—3.75%0
Mar 19 2026—3.75%0
Feb 5 2026—3.75%0
Dec 18 2025—3.75%−0.25
Nov 6 2025—4.00%0
Sep 18 2025—4.00%0
Aug 7 2025—4.00%−0.25
Jun 19 2025—4.25%0

Source: Bank of England History: Source: Bank for International Settlements, central bank policy rates (data.bis.org)