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Bank of England Raises Interest Rates to 4% as Iran War Lifts Inflation

Illustration of a bank building and a 4% rate sign. Illustration: original graphic created by Global News 47; not a photograph.

The Bank of England raised interest rates on Thursday, its first increase since August 2023. Its main rate rose by a quarter point, from 3.75% to 4%. The aim is to stop higher energy costs from the Iran war spreading through the wider UK economy. Governor Andrew Bailey said the move should not be seen… Continue reading Bank of England Raises Interest Rates to 4% as Iran War Lifts Inflation