BoE Base Rate reduced to 4.25% - May 2025

The Bank of England base rate has been reduced to 4.25%.

The base rate was reduced from 4.5% to 4.25% on 08 May 2025.

At this meeting, the Committee voted to reduce Bank Rate to 4.25%, reflecting continued progress in disinflation though with risks to inflation remaining in both directions.

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