On Thursday 18 June 2026, the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted 7–2 to keep Bank Rate unchanged at 3.75%. Two members preferred a 0.25% cut.
This is the fourth consecutive hold since Bank Rate was reduced to 3.75% in December 2025. For most mortgage borrowers, the headline is stability — but the reasoning underneath the decision matters more than the number.
The decision, in one line
Bank Rate: 3.75%. Vote: 7–2 for a hold (two members voted to cut by 0.25%). Next scheduled decision: 30 July 2026.
Why the MPC held
Governor Andrew Bailey pointed to "softness" in the real economy alongside continued uncertainty from higher energy prices. The Committee judged that inflation is easing back toward the 2% target, but that the pipeline of energy-related cost pressures still warrants patience before cutting further.
Bailey signalled the risks to inflation remain tilted to the upside, and that the Bank would respond if those risks crystallise. In plain English: cuts are still on the table, but not yet.
What this means for mortgages
- Tracker and SVR borrowers: your monthly payment is unchanged this month. Trackers move automatically with Bank Rate; SVRs move at the lender's discretion.
- New fixed rates: fixed pricing is set off swap markets, which had already priced in a hold. Expect little immediate movement on headline fixed rates from this decision alone.
- Remortgaging in the next 6 months: the market is still expecting cuts later in 2026 — but the timing is contested. Getting an offer in hand early protects you against pricing drifting the wrong way.
- First-time buyers: lender affordability stress rates are unchanged, so borrowing power is broadly stable versus last month.
What to watch next
The next MPC decision is on 30 July 2026, alongside a fresh Monetary Policy Report. Between now and then, two data points matter most: June's inflation print and the next set of wage growth figures. A soft inflation reading would strengthen the case for a July cut; a sticky one would extend the hold.
What this means for you
For most borrowers, this is a "nothing happens today" decision — payments don't change and lender criteria don't shift. The action is in what it signals about the path from here.
The market is still pricing further cuts this year, but the MPC is being deliberate. If you're within six months of remortgaging or buying, being genuinely ready to move quickly matters more than trying to time the exact bottom.
How GYM already helps
GYM tracks Bank Rate live and translates every MPC decision into what it means for your plan, not just the market.
- See the live Bank Rate and full trend on your GYM dashboard.
- Model your monthly payment at different rates in seconds.
- Track your Mortgage Fitness so you can act the moment pricing moves in your favour.
- Get a nudge from your GYM Coach if a rate change affects your plan.
Check your live Bank Rate tracker, model your numbers, and stay Mortgage Fit for whichever way the next decision goes.
Source: Read the Bank of England's June 2026 Monetary Policy Summary
This article is a plain-English summary written by GYM for educational purposes. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the UK Government.