The Daily Blog Open Mic – Saturday 1st July 2017
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http://www.express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/823084/UK-Interest-rates-rise-August-2017-Andy-Haldane-Bank-of-England-Mark-Carney
Prepare for interest rates rise: Inflation could mean hike, says Bank of England economist
BRITISH households could see higher interest rates in the coming months, as policymakers try to rein in the surging cost of living, the Bank of England’s chief economist said.
By LANA CLEMENTS
PUBLISHED: 09:31, Fri, Jun 30, 2017 | UPDATED: 12:30, Fri, Jun 30, 2017