Bank of England preview: three policymakers already voted for a hike in July
The Bank of England announces its next Bank Rate decision on 17 September. In July it held at 3.75% on a 6–3 vote, and UK inflation has since risen to 2.9%.
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UK inflation rises to 2.9% in July as the energy price cap goes up
Consumer price inflation climbed from 2.6% in June, driven by gas and electricity bills after Ofgem's July price cap increase. Core inflation held at 2.6%.
