The Bank of England today slashed interest rates to their lowest level since it was founded in 1694. In its fourth cut in as many months, another 0.5 per cent was wiped off the base rate to take it down to 1.5 per cent.
The Bank of England today slashed interest rates to their lowest level since it was founded in 1694. In its fourth cut in as many months, another 0.5 per cent was wiped off the base rate to take it down to 1.5 per cent.
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