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UK's cost of living
The Bank of England's decision to keep interest rates steady shows they're watching how global conflicts affect UK prices. If the Strait of Hormuz situation stabilises, it could reduce uncertainty and potentially ease inflationary pressures from energy costs, which might help keep your everyday shopping bills from rising too quickly.
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