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Bank of England raises interest rates to 4% – what it means for savings rates and annuities
The Bank of England raised interest rates by 0.5% to 4% today. Here’s a look at what it means for savings rates and annuities.
Published Feb 2, 2023
Published
Feb 2, 2023
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Helen Morrissey
Head of Retirement Analysis
Helen raises awareness of key retirement issues to help people build their resilience as they move towards their later life.
Sarah Coles
Head of Personal Finance
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Published: 2nd February 2023