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Bank of England hikes for the first time since the Iran war, lifting interest rate to 4%

The widely expected move lifts borrowing costs for households and businesses while boosting savers, as policymakers respond to rising inflation and energy prices.

  • The Bank of England raised its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 4% on Thursday, marking the first increase in over three years.
  • Rising inflation driven by energy costs from the Iran war prompted policymakers to act, as the Consumer Prices Index remains elevated and expected to climb further.
  • The rise immediately impacts 510,000 tracker mortgage-holders, while 470,000 variable-rate mortgage holders await individual lender reactions to determine their new payments.
  • Lenders have already "priced in" the rise, with average two-year fixed rates at 5.96% and five-year rates at 5.99%, though savers may see improved returns.
  • Chris Cheverall, head of UK at CMC Markets, said the focus is now "what follows after" reaching 4%, as policymakers balance high inflation against weakened economic growth.
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WSOC-TV broke the news on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
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