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Half-point interest rate rise ‘on the table’ next month, says Bank of England chief

The governor of the Bank of England has said a half-point increase in interest rates is “on the table” for next month as Threadneedle Street considers toughening its anti-inflation stance.

Half-point interest rate rise ‘on the table’ next month, says Bank of England chief
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On the eve of official figures that are expected to show the annual increase in the cost of living edging closer to 10%, Andrew Bailey told an audience in the City that the Bank’s monetary policy committee (MPC) was considering ditching its policy of increasing rates in quarter-point steps.

Read more at The Guardian

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