Bank of England Holds Key Rate at 3.75% - Split Vote 6 vs 3 (Update)

Bank of England maintains policy rate at 3.75% with split 6-3 vote amid Middle East conflict-driven energy price surge and inflation concerns reaching 3.1%, while committee pledges close monitoring to ensure medium-term inflation target despite heightened economic uncertainties and spillover risks from prolonged elevated energy costs affecting household spending and wage pressures.