The Bank of England kept rates at 4% as inflation persists. A historic US-UK ‘Tech Prosperity Deal’ promises £150bn in investment for AI, energy and quantum computing. Meanwhile, UK consumer confidence declined, reflecting continued financial pressures on households.

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• The Bank of England held rates at 4%, signalling cautious future cuts as inflation remains at

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