Inflation is now at its highest level in a decade thetimes.co.uk/article/inflat…
This surge has been driven by
🚗 Rising fuel
👗 Clothing costs
🎯 The Bank of England’s target for inflation is 2 per cent.

A higher interest rate makes borrowing more expensive, meaning consumers and businesses have less money to spend
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