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• Bank of England: Iran War "Shock" to Impact 1.3M Additional Mortgages

  Published: Apr 1, 2026

  Section: Markets

  The Bank of England has issued a stark warning that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is deteriorating the UK’s economic outlook, potentially pushing an additional 1.3 millio...

• UK Inflation Holds at 3% in February as War Clouds Loom

  Published: Mar 25, 2026

  Section: Banking & Finance

  British consumer price inflation (CPI) remained steady at 3.0% in February 2026, according to the Office for National Statistics. While lower petrol prices temporarily offset risin...

• Prime Minister Keir Starmer Convenes Emergency Session with Bank of England Governor Over War Costs

  Published: Mar 22, 2026

  Section: Iran War

  British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is scheduled to lead an emergency summit on Monday to address the intensifying economic repercussions of the conflict with Iran. Bank of England...

• BoE Unanimous 9-0 Vote to Hold Rates as Middle East Conflict Clouds Inflation Outlook

  Published: Mar 21, 2026

  Section: Banking & Finance

  The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted unanimously to keep interest rates at 3.75% on Thursday, citing heightened risks from the ongoing war in the Middle East...

• Bank of England Holds Rates at 3.75% as Middle East Conflict Jolts Energy Markets

  Published: Mar 19, 2026

  Section: Banking & Finance

  The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted unanimously on Thursday to maintain interest rates at 3.75%, defying analyst expectations of a split decision. While the...

• Bank of England Maintains Rates Amid Inflationary Pressures from Middle East Conflict

  Published: Mar 19, 2026

  Section: Markets

  The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted unanimously on Thursday to keep interest rates unchanged, citing significant inflation risks arising from the ongoing wa...