LINKTV Deutsche Welle Journal February 23, 2013
Credit rating, the first time britain will lose its aaa status since 1988. Moodys says it has downgraded it because the economy is likely to stay sluggish the next few years. The news comes as an unwelcome surprise in london, especially for the finance minister who says the downgrade has made him more determined to cut the public debt. Moodys lowered the rating by one notch. It is a blow to the government. Some analysts say the austerity policies are hurting the economy at a time when it needs stimulus to generate growth. The finance minister sees things otherwise. This is a reminder of the de...