Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey is briefing reporters after BoE left UK interest rates on hold again in a dramatic 7-2 splitThe pound is slightly lower this morning, dipping by a quarter of a cent to $1.2472 against the...
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Read MoreJohn Lewis chair Sharon White will not seek second term at retailer, as Nationwide reports UK house prices fell 5.3% in year to SeptemberFull story: John Lewis boss Sharon White to step downFull story: UK house prices drop 5.3%...
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