The US Federal Reserve yesterday announced its biggest interest rate rise in 22 years. Today, the Bank of England follows suit, raising rates at the fastest pace for a quarter of a century.
The Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee has voted six to three to raise interest rates from 0.75 to one per cent.
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