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Bank of England should cut rates to boost consumer spending, says TUC
UK News•February 16, 2026 at 6:00 AMNational

Bank of England should cut rates to boost consumer spending, says TUC

By Heather Stewart Economics editor•The Guardian - UK News

Union analysis finds consumers lag behind international peers as some rate-setters remain anxious about inflationThe Trades Union Congress is urging the Bank of England to cut interest rates and rekindle economic growth, pointing to analysis showing that cash-strapped consumers are lagging their international peers.The Bank’s monetary policy committee voted 5-4 to leave borrowing costs unchanged this month, after six cuts since mid-2024. Continue reading...

Union analysis finds consumers lag behind international peers as some rate-setters remain anxious about inflation

The Trades Union Congress is urging the Bank of England to cut interest rates and rekindle economic growth, pointing to analysis showing that cash-strapped consumers are lagging their international peers.

The Bank’s monetary policy committee voted 5-4 to leave borrowing costs unchanged this month, after six cuts since mid-2024.

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