Economic Review – April 2026

Bank of England

In April’s Economic Review

    • Bank of England policymakers voted to keep interest rates at 3.75%, opting for caution due to the unpredictability of the Middle East
    • The UK faces a weaker economic outlook than any other G7 nation as a result of conflict, says the International Monetary Fund (IMF)
    • Office for National Statistics figures indicate a more encouraging picture for the UK economy than expected

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