Farming's financial burden set to continue despite interest rate cut

It was bad news for Chancellor Rachel Reeves as growth prediction slumped and inflation looked set to rise

clock • 2 min read
Bank of England announces interest cut
Image:

Bank of England announces interest cut

Farmers are likely to face high interest rates for ‘the foreseeable future' despite a cut in the base rate, according to a rural economist. The Bank of England yesterday announced a new base rate of...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

 

More on Farm Business

New SPS deal should not undermine UK farmers, says NFU

New SPS deal should not undermine UK farmers, says NFU

Union urges Government to press EU to maintain UK position on precision breeding, bTB vaccination and crop protection

clock 05 December 2025 • 2 min read
Post-Budget Survey: The reality for farming

Post-Budget Survey: The reality for farming

As part of its Save Britain's Family Farms campaign, Farmers Guardian wants to know how the new Inheritance Tax rules will impact you, your farm and your business

Farmers Guardian
clock 05 December 2025 • 1 min read
Food production must by recognised as part of UK 'critical infrastructure', says BPC

Food production must by recognised as part of UK 'critical infrastructure', says BPC

New report challenges Government to provide suitable planning and trade policies to put food security at heart of national security

clock 02 December 2025 • 1 min read