Rate rise expected in early 2016 despite strong wage growth

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The Bank of England (BOE) is unlikely to increase interest rates until the beginning of next year even though real wages have grown 2.7% in a year, economists say.

Minutes from the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting earlier this month said the BOE would not be influenced by other central banks on the acceleration of rates. There was a unanimous vote t...

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