UK sees biggest interest rate rise in 27 years

The Bank of England has warned the UK could fall into recession later this year following the biggest interest rate rise in 27 years.

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
clock • 2 min read
UK sees biggest interest rate rise in 27 years

The Bank of England has warned the UK could fall into recession later this year following the biggest interest rate rise in 27 years. It announced the base rate will increase from 1.25 per cent to 1.75...

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