Economy
BoE cuts interest rates for first time in 4 years
The BoE had previously held interest rates at a 16-year high of 5.25% since August 2023. The rate had been hiked to combat rising inflation
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The Bank of England (BoE) has cut interest rates for the first time in four years, with the rate falling to 5%.
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