Organisation: Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee

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Worst of UK recession may be over, says economist

There are encouraging signs the worst of the recession in Britain might be over, a leading economist said.

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Further fall in UK house prices

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UK house prices continue growth

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Euro slightly lower in midday London trade

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Bank of England explains rate cut decision

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Bank of England explains rate cut decision

Footsie overshadowed by rates speculation

Blue-chip stocks are under pressure again as the FTSE-100 Index entered the second quarter of the year with a loss of 47.7 points.

Mon, 02 Apr, 2001

Footsie unruffled by interest rate decision

The Footsie index of 100 leading stocks is up 22.8 points at lunchtime after the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee's decided to keep the cost of borrowing at 5.75%.

Thu, 08 Mar, 2001

Telecom and banking stocks keep Footsie on the rise

Rises in telecom and banking shares are keeping the Footsie index of 100 leading stocks with its head just above water.

Thu, 08 Mar, 2001

Telecom stocks blamed for second day of poor trading

The FTSE-100 has closed below the psychologically-important 6,000 mark for the second day in a row.

Wed, 21 Feb, 2001

Techs and telecoms help boost FTSE

A strong performance from techs and telecom stocks has helped the FTSE-100 Index hold on to earlier gains and end the session firmly in positive territory.

Wed, 24 Jan, 2001