Hopes for pre-election interest rate cut suffer further blow

Ex-BoE member warns inflation set to rise again

Former Bank of England policymaker Michael Saunders welcomed March’s lower inflation but warned it may be short-lived. He said rising energy bills, tax hikes, and fallout from US trade tensions could push UK inflation above 3% next month, while also slowing growth, investment and potentially increasing unemployment later this year. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Bank of England: NI rise could see companies shed workers

The Bank of England has kept interest rates on hold at 4.5%, warning that US President Donald Trump's trade war has intensified global economic uncertainty. The Bank says there are indications an increasing number of companies plan to let workers go when national insurance contributions rise next month, which Governor Andrew Bailey says is a cause for concern. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Bank of England expected to pause rate cuts despite contracting output

Bank of England expected to pause rate cuts despite contracting output Policymakers find themselves in a tight spot ahead of Thursday’s rate decision, with growth remaining sluggish and inflation stubborn. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/03/18/bank-of-england-expected-to-pause-rate-cuts-despite-contracting-output Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages