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The Bank of England Base Rate.

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DatePercentage
3rd August 2023 5.25%
22nd June 2023 5.00%
11th May 2023 4.50%
23rd March 2023 4.25%
2nd February 2023 4.00%
15th December 2022 3.50%
3rd November 2022 3.00%
22nd September 2022 2.25%
4th August 2022 1.75%
16th June 2022 1.25%
5th May 2022 1.00%
17th March 2022 0.75%
3rd February 2022 0.50%
16th December 2021 0.25%
19th March 2020 0.10%
11th March 2020 0.25%
2nd August 2018 0.75%
2nd November 2017 0.50%
4th August 2016 0.25%
5th March 2009 0.50%
5th February 2009 1.00%
8th January 2009 1.50%
4th December 2008 2.00%
6th November 2008 3.0%
8th October 2008 4.50%
10th April 2008 5.00%
7th February 2008 5.25%
6th December 2007 5.50%
5th July 2007 5.75%
10th May 2007 5.50%
11th January 2007 5.25%
9th November 2006 5.00%
3rd August 2006 4.75%
4th August 2005 4.50%

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