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UK government borrowing rises to nearly a third above OBR forecast
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UK government borrowing rises to nearly a third above OBR forecast

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Bank of England holds rates at 3.75% for fourth consecutive time
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Bank of England holds rates at 3.75% for fourth consecutive time

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Chances of interest rate hike 'diminished' as UK inflation steady at 2.8%
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Chances of interest rate hike 'diminished' as UK inflation steady at 2.8%

BoE meeting on Thursday (18 June)

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