Catherine Mann

External member, Monetary Policy Committee

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Last updated Nov 5, 2026

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Bank of England raises rates to 4% as energy prices push inflation up

Money Moves

Voted for a half-point increase

The Bank of England raised its benchmark interest rate to 4% on Thursday, up from 3.75%, the first increase since August 2023. Eight of the nine Monetary Policy Committee members voted for the quarter-point rise; the ninth wanted a half-point.

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