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Another hold from the Bank of England on rates – the impact on savers and businesses
The Bank of England held the base rate at 3.75% on 17 September, its sixth consecutive hold, on a 6–3 vote. With inflation at 3.1% and rising, and both the Federal Reserve and the ECB raising rates, the UK is now the outlier. We look at what a hold means for savers, businesses, schools and charities — and why it isn't a reason to leave cash sitting still.
September 17, 2026
