Bank of England reveals interest rate cut to 4.25%
Thursday, 8 May 2025 () The Bank of England has revealed a quarter point interest rate cut, taking it to 4.25% amid global economic turmoil caused by the US trade war.
Andrew Bailey says he is "very pleased" that the UK and the US have reached a trade deal agreement. But the governor of the Bank of England adds the deal will become much more important "if it becomes the trendsetter" for agreements involving the rest of the world. His comments come after the Bank of England cut interest rates from 4.5% to 4.25%. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has welcomed the cut to interest rates announced by the Bank of England. Interest rates have gone from 4.5% to 4.25%. Ms Reeves said: "We have had four interest rate cuts now in ten months. It's so important that this government has returned stability to the economy." Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 4.5% to 4.25%. Shadow chancellor Mel Stride reacted to the news, claiming Labour's policies have prevented higher cuts to interest rates. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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