Bank of England Raises Rates for First Time in Three Years

New York Times - Nov 5, 2026

The central bank increased interest rates for the first time in more than three years and warned that inflation would climb to about 5 percent next year, far above its target.

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Here’s Who Is Meeting Israel’s President to Recommend a Prime Minister

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In Victory, Democrats See Economic Mandate to Cut Costs and Curtail Trump

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Drunk and dangerous e-bike riders face on-the-spot fines under crackdown

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Second buyer makes rescue bid for Poundland as retailer faces collapse

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Food, fuel and taxes – can the Democrats do anything to ease cost of living pressures?

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Democrats will hold Congress but President Donald Trump still has the power to block their plans.

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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The brand's 38 physical stores and online site will continue to operate while receivers review its operations.

How Trump’s Energy Policies Helped Trigger Midterm Rout

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