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Bank of England
Interest rates hit all-time low
The Bank of England cuts rates to 1.5%, the lowest level in its 315-year history, as it continues efforts to help the economy.
Downturn hits manufacturers
Bank statement in full
Peston: Does Bank rate matter?

Bernard Madoff leaves a court in New York (5 January 2009) SFO opens UK Madoff investigation
The Serious Fraud Office says it is to open an inquiry into Bernard Madoff's business operations in the UK.

The damaged turbine UFO claim over wind farm damage
UFO researchers claim damage to a Lincolnshire wind farm turbine was caused by a mystery aircraft.


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Trolleys Store wars
Northern retailer battles the 'Big Four'
Sterling Falling interest
Pensioners worried as rate cuts hit income
Kegworth crash Crash suvivors
Twenty years on - memories of M1 plane crash

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UK NEWSPAPERS
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ENGLAND
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Ronaldo crashes car into barrier

NORTHERN IRELAND
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Dell set to cut 1,900 Irish jobs

SCOTLAND
Hotel explosion victims 'stable'
Scots ministers offer Gaza help

WALES
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Electronics firm confirms closure
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New Clough era
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