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How the interest rate cut has served up a political problem for the new chancellor

Sky News Thursday, 1 August 2024
The market reaction to today's interest rate cut from the Bank of England has been very interesting indeed.
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News video: Chancellor welcomes interest rates cut

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The Bank of England has cut interest rates to 5% at its August Monetary Policy Committee meeting, the first reduction of the UK’s base rate in four years. Responding to the cut, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said: “Homeowners will welcome this cut in interest rates, but I know that...

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