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Bank of England raises interest rates to 4% as inflation threatens

The first increase since 2023 brings fresh pressure on mortgage borrowers, with the Bank warning inflation could approach 5% next year and signaling another rise may follow.

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Economist survey points to first increase since 2023

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Millions face higher mortgage payments as fixed deals expire

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Traders and economists split over future rate path

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New Bank inflation gauge offers reassurance before decision

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Bank raises rates to 4% and signals further tightening

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  1. Bank of England’s New Inflation Gauge Provides Some Reassurance
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  3. UK Rates Are Not High Enough to Curb Inflation, Research Finds
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  1. BOE Interest-Rate Path Divides Traders and Economists Ahead of Expected Hike
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  1. Bank of England Set For First Rate Hike As Energy Shock Worsens
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  2. Millions in UK set for higher mortgage costs next year as interest rate rise imminent
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  3. BOE to Raise Rates for First Time Since 2023, Survey Shows
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  4. Bank of England tipped to raise interest rates this week for first time since 2023
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  5. Millions in UK brace to remortgage on worse deals as rate rise looms
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