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Bank spells out chance of new rate cut
The Bank of England deputy governor spells out in a BBC interview there could be a further interest rate cut this year if economic conditions worsen.
- 5 August 2016
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'Strengthen rules' on premium rate texts
Rules should be strengthened to avoid mobile users being hit by unexpected charges on premium rate texts, a regulator says.
- 5 August 2016
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Will the Games be worth it for Brazil?
- 5 August 2016
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RBS: Big firms 'stepping back' from investing
- 5 August 2016
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Where is it most expensive to rent a home?
- 5 August 2016
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TV 'getting bigger than it's ever been'
- 5 August 2016
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Nissan 'reasonably optimistic' on Brexit
- 5 August 2016
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- 5 August 2016
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