The Bank of England announces its interest rate decisions on scheduled Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) dates, usually at 12:00 noon UK time.

Next announcement date

  • The next confirmed Bank of England interest rate announcement is on Thursday 5 February 2026.
  • The decision and the MPC minutes are released together around midday (12:00) on that date.

2026 announcement calendar

The Bank of England has published its 2026 MPC announcement dates for Bank Rate decisions:

  • 5 February 2026
  • 19 March 2026
  • 30 April 2026
  • 18 June 2026
  • 30 July 2026
  • 17 September 2026
  • 5 November 2026
  • 17 December 2026

These are the days when new decisions on Bank Rate will be announced, unless the Bank holds an emergency meeting.

Quick Scoop: what to watch

  • Time: Announcements typically land at 12:00 UK time , followed later by a press conference and detailed report on key dates.
  • Why it matters: Changes in Bank Rate feed through to mortgage costs, savings rates, and business borrowing, so markets and media treat these days as major events.
  • Latest backdrop: After a series of cuts brought Bank Rate to 3.75% in December 2025 , analysts expect any moves in 2026 to be gradual and data‑dependent.

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