Bank of England raises main interest rate a quarter point to 4% as Iran war stokes inflation
David Robinson
David Robinson
Reporter · Lancaster, PA
David graduated from Franklin & Marshall College and has been a community journalist for over 8 years, previously working at the Lancaster Examiner. He focuses on the heart of Lancaster, covering local events, festivals, and community initiatives.
More from David →Reporter · Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 12:40 PM · 1 min read
The Bank of England is raising interest rates for the first time in more than three years in an effort to tackle an inflation shock stoked by the Iran war. The decision to lift the bank’s main interest rate to…