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BOE Lowers Rates as Internal Split Widens in 2025 Decision

The Bank of England has reduced its base interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.0 percent, responding to continued signs of economic weakness in the UK. This marks the fifth rate cut in the last 12 months, a sharp reversal from the tightening cycle of previous years. The move follows two consecutive months of […]

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Surprise as UK December Borrowing Hits Four-Year High

In a surprising turn of events, government borrowing in the UK surged beyond expectations in December, marking the highest level of borrowing for the month in four years, according to official figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The UK government borrowed a total of £17.8 billion in December 2024, a sharp increase of […]