Bank of England cuts rates as economy flatlines under Reeves

Chief UK economist Sanjay Raja said the members of the MPC at the Bank of England had become “increasingly focused on an uncertain neutral rate” where borrowing costs neither stimulate nor restrict the economy.Interest rates will be cut in March and June next year amid a sharp drop in inflation and a “deteriorating” jobs market, Deutsche Bank said.Cheaper deals have already started to hit the market, as lenders are pricing Thursday’s decision into their current deals – as well as one or two further cuts exp ...