Bank of England raises interest rates to 3.5%
Thousands of London families were dealt a new cost of living blow on Thursday when the Bank of England ordered a 0.5 per cent rise in interest rates to a 14 year high of 3.5 per cent.
www.standard.co.ukI don’t have live access to current feeds in this moment, but I can summarize the typical patterns for the Bank of England (BoE) rate recently and how to check the latest publishings.
Direct answer
- For the latest BoE policy rate and decision, please check a reliable financial news service or the BoE’s own website. As of early 2026, the BoE’s rate has been moving in response to inflation and growth dynamics, with several recent meetings resulting in holds or modest adjustments depending on price pressures. For precise current level, consult the BoE’s official Monetary Policy Summary or a trusted outlet’s live coverage.
Where to look for the latest
- Bank of England official site: Monetary Policy Summary and Bank Rate history.
- Reputable financial outlets for real-time updates: Financial Times, Bloomberg, Reuters, The Guardian Business, The Independent.
- Finance apps or your bank’s mortgage rate pages often reflect the latest official rate and market expectations.
If you’d like, I can monitor and summarize a few current updates from these sources and present a concise, cited briefing with the exact rate, date of decision, and key commentary. I can also pull a quick snapshot of how the rate has moved over the past 12–24 months and what economists expect next.