FTSE 100 hits 12-month high after BoE boost

First move in seven years

Laura Dew
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The FTSE 100 has reached a 12-month high this morning following the Bank of England's historic move yesterday to cut rates to 0.25%, while also expanding its QE programme with a £60bn government bond and £10bn corporate bond buying package.

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