Bank of England raises interest rate for first time in 3 years
The Bank of England raised its benchmark interest rate to four percent on Thursday, the first increase in more than three years, as soaring energy costs push up global inflation.
"There is now enough inflationary pressure in the pipeline caused by the rise in energy prices, that an increase in Bank Rate is warranted," BoE governor Andrew Bailey said in a statement.
Source: Associated Press
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