The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee voted today by 7-2 to keep the bank base rate at 5.25% for the sixth time amid signs a base rate cut in the second half is possible but by no means certain.

The Bank of England kept its base rate at 5.25% today for the fifth time in a widely expected decision.

The Consumer Prices Index 12 month rate held steady in January at 4% despite predictions from some of a rise to 4.1% or 4.2%.

The Bank of England kept its base rate at 5.25% today for the fourth time in a widely expected decision.