Mark Carney announces Bank of England rate cut
Mark Carney announces Bank of England rate cut

The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 0.75% to 0.25% in a move to counter the "economic shock" of the coronavirus outbreak.

At a press conference following the rate cut, Bank Governor Mark Carney said the measures announced will "prevent a temporary disruption from causing longer lasting economic harm".

Report by Blairm.

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