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Radio 5 Live,23 Jun 2023,6 mins

5% and you: how’s the rate rise affecting you?

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The Bank of England has raised interest rates to 5%, the highest figure for 15 years, as part of a plan to curb inflation It comes as the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, meets with the banks and building societies to try and work out what help can be offered to those struggling. Nicky Campbell asks how it’s impacting you.

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