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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ben Chapman

Outlook for economy has ‘deteriorated markedly’ due to soaring prices, Bank of England warns

PA Wire

Britain's economic outlook has "deteriorated materially” thanks to soaring prices stoked by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the Bank of England has said.

In its latest health check on the UK financial system, the Bank noted sharp spikes in the price of gas and other commodities.

This will put households under more strain and leave them more exposed to further shocks in the coming months, the Bank said.

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