Bank of England May Hike Interest Rates Amid Inflation
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-24 08:30 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
The Bank of England may hold interest rates steady despite inflationary pressure from the war with Iran. Economists suggest that a rate hike could occur in the summer if inflation continues to rise.
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