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Interest rates may need to rise this year, says Bank of England economist

Chief economist at the Bank of England says slower growth and inflationary pressures mean rate rise needed

•July 9, 2026•1 min read

Interest rates may need to rise this year, says Bank of England economist

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Chief economist at the Bank of England says slower growth and inflationary pressures mean rate rise needed