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Interest rates expected to be held by Bank of England

Interest rates expected to be held by Bank of England
BBC Business Wednesday 17 June 2026, 23:01 UTC 1 min read
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The Bank last cut interest rates in December but upheaval in the Middle East has stalled any further reductions.

The Bank last cut interest rates in December but upheaval in the Middle East has stalled any further reductions.
Bank of England The Bank (ORG) the Middle East (LOCATION)
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