Coverage dated March 16, 2022

Bank of England raises key interest rate to combat inflation

Headline from KVIA El Paso

LONDON (AP) — The Bank of England has raised its key interest rate for the third time since December as it pushes ahead faster than other central banks in combating a global wave of inflation fueled by soaring energy prices. The bank boosted its key rate to 0.

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Reports & sources

11 articles, oldest first.

  1. New York Times

    The Bank of England raises rates again in a bid to corral inflation. (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    The bank on Thursday lifted its key interest rate to 0.75 percent, the third consecutive increase.

  2. Al Jazeera

    Bank of England raises key interest rate to tackle inflation (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    The British central bank boosts its key rate to 0.75 percent after Russia’s war in Ukraine pushed up oil prices.

  3. KVIA El Paso

    Bank of England raises key interest rate to combat inflation (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    LONDON (AP) — The Bank of England has raised its key interest rate for the third time since December as it pushes ahead faster than other central banks in combating a global wave of inflation fueled by soaring energy prices. The bank boosted its key rate to 0.

  4. Financial Times

    Bank of England raises interest rates again (opens Financial Times)

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    Financial Times's feed description

    Inflation expected to hit 8% by June

  5. NBC New York

    Bank of England Hikes Rates for Third Time in a Row as Ukraine War Adds to Inflation Concerns (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    The Bank of England on Thursday raised interest rates for the third consecutive meeting as the Russia-Ukraine conflict is expected to keep inflation higher for longer.

  6. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Bank of England Hikes Rates Again, Adopts Dovish Tone as Ukraine War Adds to Inflation Concerns (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    The Bank of England on Thursday raised interest rates for the third consecutive meeting as the Russia-Ukraine conflict is expected to keep inflation higher for longer.

  7. WFMZ Allentown

    Bank of England likely to raise key rate to combat inflation (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    The Bank of England is likely to raise its key interest rate for the third time since December. It is pushing ahead faster than other central banks in combating a

  8. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Bank of England raises rates as Ukraine war boosts inflation (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    The Bank of England raised its key interest rate Thursday for the third time since December as it pushes ahead faster than other central banks in combating a global wave of inflation that is set to accelerate following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

  9. The Hill

    Bank of England raises interest rates again as UK faces inflation at 30-year high (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    The Bank of England has raised interest rates for the third consecutive time as Great Britain faces its highest inflation rate in 30 years,

  10. The Guardian

    Bank of England raises interest rates to 0.75% as inflation soars (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Official borrowing costs return to pre-pandemic levels despite likely negative impact of Ukraine war

  11. MyNorthwest

    Bank of England likely to raise key interest rate (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    LONDON (AP) -- The Bank of England on Thursday is likely to raise its key interest rate for the third time since December as it pushes ahead faster than

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