Iran War
Interest rates held at 3.75% as uncertainty over Iran war continues
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UK interest rates remain at 3.75% as policymakers monitor the impact of the Middle East conflict on the economy. The Bank of England voted for no change to borrowing costs due to uncertainty over the Iran war and its effects on energy prices. Inflation has ticked up to 3.3% in the year to March, further away from the Bank of England's 2% target