UK markets are once again experiencing a downturn as concerns about inflation and growth intensify, exacerbating the country’s existing lag behind other G7 nations. The Bank of England’s efforts to control prices are facing difficulties, leading investors to anticipate a surge in interest rates to levels not seen in a quarter-century. This anticipation has caused the pound sterling to deviate significantly from projected outcomes, similar to the aftermath of Prime Minister Liz Truss’s controversial budget announcement in September.