# Bank of England raises rates for the first time since Iran war, taking rate to 4%

https://mins.news/en/item/130611

- CNBC, 2026-11-05 12:04 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/11/05/interest-rates-inflation-uk.html

> The Bank of England has raised interest rates for the first time since the Iran war, lifting the rate to 4%.

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