Three ways the interest rate rise could affect you

BBC - Nov 5, 2026

Job, loans and savings are all affected by the rise in interest rates announced by the Bank of England.

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Pound rises to its highest level since the Brexit referendum

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Pound reaches highest level against a basket of currencies since the Brexit referendum a decade ago.

The New York Times Adds 420,000 Digital Subscribers

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Australia's oldest department store David Jones folds after 188 years

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