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Fall in borrowing, rise in inflation, local elections looming

The recent rise in oil prices adds to our view that inflation is likely to be higher over the next couple of years than is widely expected. This only increases the chances that, eventually, the Bank of England will hike interest rates by more than the market currently expects.

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