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The Bank of England has held the base interest rate at 5.25% for the fifth consecutive meeting, offering some relief to homeowners but signalling caution on inflation.
The UK inflation rate has fallen to 2.1% in the latest ONS figures, the lowest level in nearly three years, offering relief to households and raising expectations of an interest rate cut.
UK high street footfall has returned to pre-pandemic levels for the first time since March 2020, driven by summer trading, the staycation boom, and consumer confidence improvements.