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Bank of England Rate Decision Poll
Poll asks if UK's Bank of England should raise interest rates amid inflation fears.
In brief
Poll asks if UK's Bank of England should raise interest rates amid inflation fears. A poll asks readers whether the Bank of England should raise interest rates to combat inflation after the Iran war caused economic shock. Originally reported by MoneyWeek.
Interest rates held steady
UK interest rates stayed at 3.75% for 2026 as the Iran war caused economic shock.
MPC poised to cut rates
Before the Iran war, the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee planned to cut rates this year.
MPC decision expected
The MPC will announce interest rates on 5 November, with some economists predicting a rate hike to fight inflation.
Public poll question
Readers are asked whether the Bank of England should raise interest rates to address inflation concerns.
What it means
A poll asks readers whether the Bank of England should raise interest rates to combat inflation after the Iran war caused economic shock.
