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UK interest rates increase expected after services sector activity accelerates

Purchasing manager’s index at eight-month high, bolstered by spending on AI as firms regain momentum since start of Iran war Business live – latest updates The Bank of England is expected to raise interest rates on Thursday after a closely watched survey showed growth across the…

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