Bank of England hikes interest rate for the first time since Iran war, warns inflation will near 5%
One policymaker voted to raise the bank's key interest rate to 4.25%.
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One policymaker voted to raise the bank's key interest rate to 4.25%.
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee is responsible for making decisions about Bank Rate.
