Bank of England Holds Rates at 3.75% Due to Iran War
The Bank of England is expected to keep its main interest rate unchanged at 3.75% due to inflationary pressures from oil and gas price hikes following the Iran war.
The Bank of England is expected to keep its main interest rate unchanged at 3.75% due to inflationary pressures from oil and gas price hikes following the Iran war.
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British holidaymakers are turning to domestic breaks amid Middle East conflict and rising travel costs, with UK holiday companies reporting booking surges reminiscent of the pandemic era.
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