The Bank of England has kept interest rates on hold at 4.5%, warning that US President Donald Trump's trade war has intensified global economic uncertainty. The Bank says there are indications an increasing number of companies plan to let workers go when national insurance contributions rise next...
Bank of England expected to pause rate cuts despite contracting output
Policymakers find themselves in a tight spot ahead of Thursday’s rate decision, with growth remaining sluggish and inflation stubborn.
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