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1 Apr 2026

New Tax Year 2026/27: What Changes

State pension increase, Making Tax Digital, frozen thresholds, and what it means for you.

19 Mar 2026

Bank Rate Held at 3.75%

MPC voted 5-4 to hold. Further easing expected but a closer call.

31 Mar 2026

Mortgage Rates Spring 2026

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Bank of England

Bank Rate: 3.75%

The MPC sets the UK Bank Rate every six weeks. Rate changes affect mortgages, savings, and the wider economy.

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Held at 3.75% 19 Mar 2026
5-4 vote
Cut to 3.75% 18 Dec 2025
−0.25%
Cut to 4.00% 7 Aug 2025
−0.25%
Cut to 4.25% 8 May 2025
−0.25%
Cut to 4.50% 6 Feb 2025
−0.25%
Cut to 4.75% 7 Nov 2024
−0.25%

Next MPC decision: 30 April 2026. Source: Bank of England.

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