Business

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  September 17, 2026 Bank of England Maintains Interest Rates Amid Inflation Concerns

  The Bank of England holds interest rates steady at 3.75% as global energy prices rise, but future hikes remain possible.

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  September 16, 2026 San Francisco — Automattic Executives Sign Severance Deals Amid Leadership Turmoil

  Automattic's interim CEO and legal chief signed severance agreements during Matt Mullenweg's brief ouster, raising questions about board actions.