Bank of England Raises Rates to Highest Level Since 2008

The Bank of England raised interest rates to their highest level since late 2008 as it continues to combat stubbornly high inflation in the U.K.

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National story. 10 articles from 10 sources. 8 are on the bar; 2 are international, entertainment or tech outlets, listed separately. Updated May 11, 2023.

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New York TimesLean Left· May 11, 2023

Bank of England Raises Interest Rates to Highest Level in 15 Years

Ran by 3 outlets across the spectrum· Seattle Times, Minneapolis Star Tribune
Seattle TimesLean Left· May 11, 2023

Bank of England raises UK interest rates to highest level since 2008

Minneapolis Star TribuneLean Left· May 11, 2023

Bank of England raises UK interest rates to highest level since 2008

CNNLean Left· May 11, 2023

Bank of England hikes interest rates for 12th time in battle with inflation

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WFMZ AllentownCenter· May 11, 2023

Bank of England set to raise UK interest rates to highest level since 2008

InvestopediaCenter· May 11, 2023

Bank of England Raises Rates to Highest Level Since 2008

The Conversation USCenter· May 11, 2023

Bank of England interest rate rise: why this could be the last increase for a while

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Washington TimesLean Right· May 11, 2023· ran in 3 outlets

Bank of England raises U.K. interest rates to highest level since 2008

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The GuardianLean Left· May 11, 2023

Bank of England raises UK interest rates to 4.5%

Al JazeeraLean Left· May 11, 2023

UK raises interest rates to highest level since 2008

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