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The Bank of England (BoE) has increased the base rate by 25 basis points to 1%, the highest level since 2009. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted by a majority of 6-3 to increase the bank rate by 0.25 percentage points, to 1%. The members in the minority voted to increase the bank rate by 0.5 percentage points,
An iconic orchestra has promised to put on a “dazzling” performance at Rivington’s first ever Proms next month.
An iconic orchestra has promised to put on a “dazzling” performance at Rivington’s first ever Proms next month.
A decision driven by Saudi Arabia that OPEC+ should stop using oil data from the West's energy watchdog reflected concern about U.S. influence on the figures, sources close to the matter said, adding to strain on ties between Riyadh and Washington.
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