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Bank of England expected to leave interest rates on hold as oil and gas prices surge; UK pay growth hits five-year low– business live

Mar 17, 2026Center Left

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsUK wage growth slows sharply as unemployment holds steadyFed holds interest rates steady as Iran war drives up oil prices and inflation fearsMiddle East crisis live: Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ entire South Pars gasfield if Iran strikes QatarThis chart shows how UK gas prices have surged over 170p…

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