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Burnham’s talk of ‘breathing space’ at odds with reality of future Bank rate rises

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What happened

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Key facts

  • Reported by The Guardian and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:25:15 UTC.

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  1. Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75% but warns war could force future rises

  2. Burnham’s talk of ‘breathing space’ at odds with reality of future Bank rate rises

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