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  "title": "Interest rates hiked to 4% in first increase in over three years",
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  "summary": "The Bank of England raised its policy rate from 3.75% to 4%, its first increase in more than three years. The reports say most analysts had expected the increase, citing mounting inflation risks.",
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  "first_reported": "2026-11-05T17:09:55.000Z",
  "updated": "2026-11-07T04:49:13.000Z",
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    "text": "Will the Bank of England’s Bank Rate be at least 4% on 2026-12-31?",
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      "title": "Bank of England raises interest rate to 4% as inflation risks mount",
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