UK interest rate raised for tenth time in a row (Image: Newsquest)
The Bank of England has raised the base rate for the tenth time in a row.
It has increased from 3.5 per cent to 4 per cent, it has been confirmed in the last few minutes.
The rise is expected to put increased pressure on mortgage payers and businesses.
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