Bank of England hikes again despite global banking woes
Governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey. Photo: PA
Danica Kirka
The Bank of England extended its battle against inflation on Thursday, announcing an 11th consecutive interest rate increase despite concerns about the economic fallout from troubles in the global financial system.
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