# Bank of England raises key rate for first time in over three years

https://mins.news/en/item/130641

- euronews, 2026-11-05 12:32 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/05/bank-of-england-raises-key-interest-rate-for-first-time-in-over-3-years

> The Bank of England has lifted interest rates to 4% in an effort to curb rising prices driven by the Iran war.

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