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The Bank of England opted to keep rates at 4 per cent in early November - but next month will be a different proposition
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The small drop in the inflation rate – from 3.8 per cent to 3.6 per cent – announced on Wednesday morning is the latest indication that a fourth interest rates cut of the year is expected before the end of 2025.








