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  "title": "UK inflation rises to 5-month high, further pressuring Bank of England to raise rates this year",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/uk-inflation-rises-to-5-month-high-further-pressuring-bank-of-england",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-16T10:10:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
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    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/business/2026/09/16/uk-inflation-rises-to-5-month-high-further-pressuring-bank-of-england-to-raise-rates-this-year"
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  "account": "Inflation in the UK reached a five-month high, with official data released on Wednesday revealing that the Consumer Prices Index rose to 3.1% in August from 2.9% in the previous month. The increase was primarily driven by rising fuel prices and airfares due to the ongoing fallout from the Iran war, which has led to higher oil and gas costs. The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee is expected to maintain the interest rate at 3.75% when they meet on Thursday, as there is a belief that higher prices may eventually lead to higher wages, potentially fueling further inflationary pressures. Despite this, a tight labor market and wage demands remain subdued, providing some relief for policymakers.",
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