Breaking News: Bank of England raises rates to 4 percent

View in browser | nytimes.com   BREAKING NEWS The Bank of England raised interest rates by half a point, its 10th consecutive increase, as inflation in Britain remains stubbornly high. Thursday, February 2, 2023 7:16 AM ET The bank lifted its key rate to 4 percent, the highest since 2008, but softened its tone on future rates. Read the latest   ADVERTISEMENT You received this email because you signed up for NYTimes.com's Breaking News Alerts. To stop receiving Breaking News Alerts, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from the Times, manage your email preferences. Subscribe to the Times Get the NYT app Change Your Email Privacy Policy Contact Advertise California Notice The New York Times Company, 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018