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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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Bank of England Postpones Interest Rate Announcement by Two Minutes

LONDON (Reuters) - The Bank of England will delay the announcement of its latest interest rate decision by two minutes on Thursday, publishing the decision at 1102 GMT rather than 1100 GMT, the bank said on Tuesday.

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

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

(Reporting by Muvija M, writing by William James, editing by David Milliken)

Key Takeaways

  • Bank of England delays interest rate announcement by two minutes.
  • Announcement rescheduled to 1102 GMT due to VE Day silence.
  • Quarterly economic forecasts also delayed by two minutes.
  • Monetary Policy Committee minutes to be released at 1102 GMT.
  • Decision aligns with national commemoration of VE Day.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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