BOE Holds Interest Rates Amid Global Uncertainty, Greggs Sees Sales Boom

The Bank of England is expected to hold interest rates at 3.75% next week despite fresh uncertainty in the Middle East, economists say.

This decision comes as inflation has been easing in recent months, and a majority of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) still expects to keep the base interest rate unchanged.

In other economic news, Greggs reported a 7.2% increase in sales over the first half of 2026, driven by new shop openings and partnerships with major retailers like Tesco.