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Who sets interest rates?
In the UK, the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee sets the main interest rate. Their job is to keep inflation low and stable. While the government doesn't directly set these rates, its borrowing levels and economic policies can influence the Bank of England's decisions.
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