Carney: Rate hikes will be 'gradual' and 'limited'

Inflation key driver

Tom Eckett
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Bank of England governor Mark Carney has said he expects interest rate increases in the UK to be "gradual" and "limited" as he estimated inflation will remain above 2% for the next three years.

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