Interest rates live: Bank of England expected to vote for hold at 4%

"The Bank of England (BoE) will today hold their latest vote over whether to cut interest rates, following three earlier cuts this year to bring the bank rate down to 4 per cent. Industry analysts are expecting a hold vote today, but the split of the vote among MPC members could be indicative of when the next change could occur."

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The Bank of England will hold a Monetary Policy Committee vote on whether to cut interest rates after three reductions this year lowered the bank rate to 4 per cent. Industry analysts largely expect a decision to hold, though a split vote among MPC members could signal timing of the next move. Official figures show UK inflation held at 3.8% in August, while food prices rose faster. Jaguar Land Rover faces ongoing disruption from a cyberhack. Microsoft announced a £22bn UK investment in a tech prosperity deal, and a Ben & Jerry's co-founder has resigned.

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