# Bank of England Rate Decision Poll

> Poll asks if UK's Bank of England should raise interest rates amid inflation fears.
- Title: Bank of England Rate Decision Poll · MoneyWeek | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: bank of england, interest rates, iran war, inflation, monetary policy committee, MoneyWeek
- Source: MoneyWeek — https://moneyweek.com/economy/poll-should-bank-of-england-raise-interest-rates
- Published: 2026-11-03T15:53:19+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bank of england, interest rates, iran war, inflation, monetary policy committee
## 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.
## Key takeaway

A poll asks readers whether the Bank of England should raise interest rates to combat inflation after the Iran war caused economic shock.