Base Rate History

United Kingdom Interest Rate 1984-2023

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YEAR EFFECTIVE DATE  NEW RATE
2023 3rd August 5.25
22nd June 5.00
11th May 4.50
23rd March 4.25
2nd February 4.50
2022 15th December 3.50
3rd November 3.00
22nd September 2.25
4th August 1.75
16th June 1.25
5th May 1.00
17th March 0.75
3rd February 0.50
2021 16th December 0.25
2020 19th March 0.10
11th March 0.25
2018 2nd August 0.75
2016 4th August 0.25
2017 2nd November 0.50
2009 5th March 0.50
5th February 1.00
8th January 1.50
2008 4th December 2.00
6th November 3.00
8th October 4.50
10th April 5.00
7th February 5.25
2007 6th December 5.50
5th July 5.75
10th May 5.50
11th January 5.25
2006 9th November 5.00
3rd August 4.75
2005 4th August 4.50
2004 5th August 4.75
10th June 4.50
6th May 4.25
5th February 4.00