Bank of England raises Bank Rate to 4% as inflation forecast nears 5%
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Bank of England raises Bank Rate to 4% as inflation forecast nears 5%

The Bank of England lifted its key rate by 0.25 points to 4% and expects inflation to reach about 5% by mid-2027.

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