International Monetary Fund urges Bank of England to act on inflation concerns

Inflation expected to hit 5.5% next year

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned the Bank of England against having to face “inaction bias” ahead of stronger-than-expected inflation, urging the bank to begin raising rates before inflation reaches a projected 5.5% in the spring.

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