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The Bank of England raised interest rates to their highest level since late 2008

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Video. Why is inflation higher in the UK than in the EU?

Updated: 12/05/2023 - 17:11 GMT+2

As the Bank of England hikes interest rates to keep prices in check, the UK's inflation rate remains worse than the EU's. Here's why.

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