Bank split on 'difficult' interest rate decision - In the News

Story date: 2008-07-23 12:26:00
Added on: 2008-07-23 14:18:46

The Bank of England was split three ways on the future cost of borrowing this month as it faced a "difficult" decision. Minutes from the monetary policy committee (MPC) show seven members voted to maintain the status quo with interest rates at five ...


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