[Bank of England Survey Shows Rising Inflation Expectations but Cooling Wage Outlook] Jinshi Data, April 24 – A survey released by the Bank of England on Friday revealed that UK businesses surveyed in April expect price increases to outpace levels seen before the outbreak of the Middle East conflict, while wage growth is expected to slow. In another report, the Bank of England's regional agents noted that although businesses are concerned about the conflict, 'currently, few businesses report significant impacts on their output, business activities, or plans.' The survey was conducted between April 2 and April 17, involving approximately 2,030 chief financial officers. Since the end of February, when Iran was attacked, energy prices have surged and remained elevated. The survey found that businesses expect prices to rise by 3.8% over the next 12 months, up from 3.5% in March. Businesses reported that their pricing increased by 3.7% over the year ending in April. Signs of rising inflation expectations are likely to concern Bank of England policymakers, who are set to meet next week to formulate policy and are expected to keep the key interest rate unchanged at 3.75%.