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Rates 'should rise to 5% in decade'

Interest rates are likely to hit 5% within a decade, according to the outgoing Bank of England deputy governor for monetary policy.

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Timing of UK rate hike sparks debate

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Carney revamps Bank of England management

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Carney takes over Bank of England hot seat

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Bank of England 'taking eurozone precautions'

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Global turmoil could damage UK economy: Bank chief

UK interest rate cut looking more likely

The possibility of a reduction in interest rates looked more likely today when it emerged two members of a key Bank of England committee voted for a cut this month.

Wed, 22 Jun, 2005

Pound’s rally against euro unsustainable

THE British pound reached a 12-year high against the dollar last week. Sterling traded at 1.9438 against the greenback, and at this rate it can’t be long before one pound buys two dollars.

Mon, 06 Dec, 2004