A cyclist rides a Lime e-bike past Bank of England (L) and the Royal Exchange in the City of London on June 18, 2026. Britain's central bank, the Bank of England is widely expected to maintain borrowing costs at 3.75 percent in a decision due Thursday, expected to opt against an increase despite elevated UK inflation after the US-Iran war pushed up energy prices. (Photo by Toby Shepheard / AFP via Getty Images)