Stubborn UK inflation puts Bank of England in a bind | FT #shorts

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The Bank of England vows to keep rates higher for longer as it fights persistent inflation, but it seems to be having a tougher job getting price growth down than many other central banks. Recent output data shows a vulnerable economy struggling on several fronts.

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