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flag UK inflation at 3.8% prompts Bank of England to keep rates high to curb price pressures.

flag Bank of England policymaker Catherine Mann said interest rates must stay high to combat UK inflation, which reached 3.8% in August—nearly double the 2% target—due to persistent price pressures, especially in food and drink. flag She warned that households have effectively endured 12 years of inflation in just over two years, eroding purchasing power and undermining consumer confidence. flag Despite weak spending, Mann stressed that maintaining restrictive monetary policy is essential to anchor inflation expectations and restore long-term price stability, which will eventually support sustainable economic growth. flag The Bank held rates at 4% in September, with Governor Andrew Bailey cautioning that inflation remains a significant challenge.

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