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Interest rates raised by Bank of England for first time in 3 years - what it means for you

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The Bank of England's rate rise has consequences for millions of borrowers and savers - and expect more to comeS1
The impacts of the interest rate rise will be most visible for mortgage-holders (Picture: Getty Images) The Bank of England has hiked up interest rates for the first time since August 2023, amid concerns the Iran War could lead to a lengthy bout of inflation....S2
Worries about an inflation spike and a potential energy price shock this winter have led the Bank to raise rates. Here's what it means for households.S3

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Interest rates raised by Bank of England for first time in 3 years - what it means for you

United Kingdom Business & Economy

4 outlets 4 reports Published Nov 5, 2026

What to know

The Bank of England's rate rise has consequences for millions of borrowers and savers - and expect more to comeS1
The impacts of the interest rate rise will be most visible for mortgage-holders (Picture: Getty Images) The Bank of England has hiked up interest rates for the first time since August 2023, amid concerns the Iran War could lead to a lengthy bout of inflation....S2
Worries about an inflation spike and a potential energy price shock this winter have led the Bank to raise rates. Here's what it means for households.S3

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Interest rates raised by Bank of England for first time in 3 years - what it means for you

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Bank of England Raises Rates for First Time Since Start of Iran War

Interest rates raised by Bank of England for first time in 3 years - what it means for you

Interest rates rise for the first time in over three years – what does it mean for you?

Bank of England raises interest rates for first time in three years: What the hike to 4% means for your mortgage and savings

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