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Highest rise in UK interest rates since 1989 despite 'looming long recession'

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UK finance minister Jeremy Hunt said Thursday's 0.75% hike by the Bank of England would be "very tough" for families with mortgages and businesses with loans.

Added on the 03/11/2022 15:20:50 - Copyright : Euronews EN

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