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Bank of England
Bank hints at further rate cuts
Minutes from the latest meeting of the Bank of England's interest rate-setters suggest there could be more rate cuts to come.
Bank hawk defends big rate cut
UK interest rates slashed to 3%
Warning of recession into 2009

The black horse sign is displayed outside a branch of Lloyds TSB in Bristol Lloyds TSB vote on HBOS takeover
Shareholders of Lloyds TSB are to vote on the proposed takeover of HBOS at a meeting in Glasgow.

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Struggling chain Woolworths confirms that it is in talks about the possible sale of its retail business.


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FTSE 100
4142.40down
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Dax
4533.15down
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Cac 40
3177.64down
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Dow Jones
8424.75up
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Nasdaq
1483.27up
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BBC Global 30
4946.32down
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