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Friday briefing: The Bank of England interest rate cut suggests there are more gloomy times ahead
Good morning. As anticipated, on Thursday the Bank of England cut UK interest rates from 4.75% to 4.5%, their lowest level since June 2023. The cut, the third in six months, will affect mortgages, loans and savings, and offer some relief to borrowers. The …