01/05/2026
Bank of England holds base rate at 3.75% in April 2026.
The MPC voted 8-1 to hold, with one member voting for an increase to 4.00%. CPI inflation rose to 3.3% in March, up from 3.0% in January and February.
Commenting on the decision, David Wise of Fitch & Fitch said:
"A measured approach is important in the current environment. Despite ongoing volatility in swap rates, several major lenders have begun reducing mortgage pricing again. With some tracker rates now below 4%, borrowers are starting to consider a wider range of options."
For those intending to purchase or refinance in the coming months, many lenders allow rates to be secured in advance, providing certainty while retaining flexibility.
YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE.
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted to maintain the Bank of England base rate at 3.75% at its April meeting. The decision had been widely anticipated, reflecting a complex backdrop of geopolitical tension, higher energy costs, and persistent inflationary risk, alongside signs of a slowing....