Bank of England Rate-Setter Says Risks to UK Inflation Justify Slower Cuts

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Bank of England Rate-Setter Says Risks to UK Inflation Justify Slower Cuts

A customer buys produce from a market stall holder on a fruit and veg stand in Bromley in London on Jan. 15, 2025. Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

Risks to the UK’s inflation outlook may have increased, justifying the need to take a cautious approach to cutting interest rates, a Bank of England policymaker has said.

Megan Greene, a member of the Bank’s rate-setting committee, said the current uncertainties and risks facing the economy meant it may be better to “skip” rate cuts rather than lower them quickly.

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