Bank Rate held at 0.25%, government bond purchases at £435bn and corporate bond purchases at £10bn

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) sets monetary policy to meet the 2% inflation target, and in a way that helps to sustain growth and employment. At its meeting ending on 13 September 2017, the MPC voted by a majority of 7-2 to maintain Bank Rate at 0.25%. The Committee voted...

Bank Rate held at 0.25%, government bond purchases at £435bn and corporate bond purchases at £10bn