Why is the Bank of England delaying its interest rate announcement?

The delay is due to a national two-minute silence being held to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.

What time will the interest rate decision be announced?

The interest rate decision will be published at 1102 GMT instead of the usual 1100 GMT.

Will other announcements be delayed as well?

Yes, the latest quarterly economic forecasts and minutes of the Monetary Policy Committee's interest rate discussion will also be released two minutes later at 1102 GMT.

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Bank of England to delay Thursday interest rate announcement by two minutes

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Posted on May 6, 2025

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Last updated: January 24, 2026

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Bank of England to delay Thursday interest rate announcement by two minutes

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