Bank of England holds at 3.75% as UK inflation steadies at 2.8%

The BoE kept rates unchanged with inflation broadly stable.

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17 Jun 2026 · 1 min read

Bank of England holds at 3.75% as UK inflation steadies at 2.8%

The Bank of England held its base rate at 3.75% as annual UK inflation held at 2.8% in May.

What's happening

Stable inflation gives the BoE room to wait.

The hold contrasts with tightening elsewhere.

Why it matters

The UK's steadier inflation buys the bank optionality.

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Central BanksBank of EnglandUK

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