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The Money Edit
The Money Edit
Business
Ruth Emery

Interest rates rise to 4.25% - what does it mean for your money?

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The Bank of England has increased the base rate from 4% to 4.25%, marking the 11th rise in a row.

The rate is at its highest level for 14 years. Interest rates have soared over the past year; last March, the base rate was just 0.75%.

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