Bank of England holds rates at 3.75% but says ‘ready to act’
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- Category: Business
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-30 11:08 UTC
- Sources: Financial Times, BBC Business
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee has decided to keep interest rates at 3.75%, but warned that borrowing costs may rise if the energy shock continues.
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