The Bank of England has raised interest rates for the first time in more than three years, in response to calls to tackle surging price rises.
The increase to 0.25 per cent from 0.1 per cent followed data this week that showed prices climbing at the fastest pace for 10 years. It came despite fears the Omicron variant could slow the economy by causing people to spend less.
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