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UK inflation at 3.8% prompts Bank of England to keep rates high to curb price pressures.
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.
She warned that households have effectively endured 12 years of inflation in just over two years, eroding purchasing power and undermining consumer confidence.
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.
The Bank held rates at 4% in September, with Governor Andrew Bailey cautioning that inflation remains a significant challenge.
La inflación del Reino Unido, del 3,8%, lleva al Banco de Inglaterra a mantener los tipos de interés elevados para frenar las presiones sobre los precios.