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Who sets interest rates?
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decides the official interest rate. It has nine members, including the Governor, Andrew Bailey. They meet regularly to assess the economy and vote on whether to change rates, aiming to control inflation and support economic stability.
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