Bank of England (BOE) Rate Decision
Current policy rate (Bank of England Bank Rate)
3.75%
- Since December 18, 2025 · -0.25 pp from prior
Source: Bank of England
Next release date
November 5, 2026 (Thu)
7:00 AMET
Upcoming releases
- December 17, 2026 (Thu)7:00 AM
- February 4, 2027 (Thu)7:00 AM
- March 18, 2027 (Thu)8:00 AM
- April 29, 2027 (Thu)7:00 AM
- June 17, 2027 (Thu)7:00 AM
- July 29, 2027 (Thu)7:00 AM
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Release dates and times are set by the issuing agency and can change. · Schedule source: Bank of England — MPC dates (bankofengland.co.uk)
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Recent history
Bank Rate| Period | Actual |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 3.75% |
| Sep 2026 | 3.75% |
| Aug 2026 | 3.75% |
| Jul 2026 | 3.75% |
| Jun 2026 | 3.75% |
| May 2026 | 3.75% |
Month-end values of Bank Rate (Bank of England daily series). Source: Bank of England · IUDBEDR · Oct 2026
Key facts
The Bank of England (BOE) rate decision sets UK monetary policy. Alongside the rate, the vote of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) and the minutes are published.
- Released by
- Bank of England
- Frequency
- 8 times a year
- Category
- Rates & policy
- Assets affected
- GBP · GBPUSD · FTSE
Why the market watches it
UK rates move the pound pairs (GBPUSD and others) directly. The split of members' votes (e.g. 7-2) is a strong clue to the future policy direction.
How traders read it
Read the MPC vote split and the tone of the minutes (hawkish/dovish) alongside the rate decision to gauge the direction of the pound.
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When is the next Bank of England (BOE) Rate Decision release?
The next Bank of England (BOE) Rate Decision release is scheduled for November 5, 2026 (Thu) at 7:00 AM US Eastern Time. Following dates: December 17, February 4, March 18.
Why does the MPC vote matter?
The split of members' votes hints at the likelihood of a policy change at the next meeting, so markets watch it closely.
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