Bank of England Hints at Higher Interest Rates Amid Iran Conflict
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- Category: Politics
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-30 08:15 UTC
- Sources: BBC Politics
The Bank of England decides against immediate interest rate changes, instead monitoring inflation knock-on effects from the Middle East conflict.
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