UK interest rates were increased on five occasions between August 2006 and July 2007, to tackle high inflation.It jumped to 2.1% in October from 1.8% in September on the back of soaring fuel prices and oil is going to go higher causing inflation. Remember they must also keep an eye on the housing market. The bank wouldn't want housing market to take off again by lowering to much. Further, USA are also lowering their interest rates, this will keep the pound strong to the dollar, as for interest rates you may get a cut in February if you lucky. Just my opinion