Bank of England should cut rates to boost consumer spending, says TUC - short news
Union analysis finds consumers lag behind international peers as some rate-setters remain anxious about inflation
The Trades Union Congress is urging the Bank of England to cut interest rates and rekindle economic growth, pointing to analysis showing that cash-strapped consumers are lagging their international peers.
The Bank’s monetary policy committee voted 5-4 to leave borrowing costs unchanged this month, after six cuts since mid-2024.
Continue reading...source: The Guardian - 16.02.2026