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The Bank of England raised its base rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4%, its first increase since August 2023. The move came amid rising energy-driven inflation pressure, and the report said tracker mortgage borrowers will face higher repayments.
Higher borrowing costs can weigh on household spending and feed demand, while potentially supporting sterling. The direct effect on agricultural commodity supply is limited.
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