# #226 The UK economy is faltering - how will the Bank of England MPC vote?

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Podcast: [Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update](https://stenobird.com/podcast/handelsbanken-insights-economic-update-3582626)
Published: 2026-04-27T12:39:14+00:00
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This week, Sonia Rothwell and James Sproule dive into the data likely to be on the minds of the Bank of England's monetary policy committee as it gathers to vote on interest rates. And James talks about a practical consideration that could affect whether Iran can keep pumping oil during the current blockade. Plus, how is the government's housebuilding target looking? James explains with the latest building starts figures. All in under 15 minutes. We're back in a fortnight, please subscribe and rate us wherever you're listening.

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