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Bank of England warns fruit and vegetable prices could rise

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The Bank of England, the UK's central bank, says El Niño, a Pacific weather pattern, could add around 2 percentage points to food prices by 2028. The UK receives approximately 25% of its food imports from areas susceptible to this, and fresh produce will be the initial sector affected. The warning came on Thursday, when the bank raised interest rates from 3.75% to 4%.

By BriefTea Editorial · 6 November 2026 at 1:02

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