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Bank of England keeps interest rates at 3.75% as Iran conflict weighs on economy

Higher energy costs due to the closure of strait of Hormuz are expected to boost inflation and slow UK growth

Bank of England policymakers have left interest rates on hold at 3.75%, as they continue to weigh the impact of the Iran conflict on the economy.

The decision had been widely expected, even before Wednesday’s inflation figure undershot forecasts to remain at 2.8% in May.

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Jun 18, 2026 Bank of England Economic policy UK news

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