A Reuters poll predicts that UK inflation will fall to 2.8% in the next quarter and remain at an average of 3.4% in the second half of 2026. 28 out of 50 economists (56%) believe the Bank of England will keep its benchmark interest rate at 3.75% unti

2026-03-26

A Reuters poll predicts that UK inflation will fall to 2.8% in the next quarter and remain at an average of 3.4% in the second half of 2026. 28 out of 50 economists (56%) believe the Bank of England will keep its benchmark interest rate at 3.75% until the end of the fourth quarter (compared to only 7% in a March 12 poll).