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Bank optimistic 'things moving in right direction'
Its comments came as UK interest rate were left unchanged at a 16-year high of 5.25%.
Thu May 9, 2024 14:13
Israel Eurovision contestant Eden Goolan booed during rehearsal
Eden Golan was performing her song Hurricane at a dress rehearsal when she was booed by the crowd.
Thu May 9, 2024 14:13
Hundreds infected with hepatitis C without knowing it, BBC finds
About 1,750 people are unaware they got the virus from blood transfusions in the 70s, 80s and 90s.
Thu May 9, 2024 14:03
Apple faces celebrity backlash over piano crushing
Hugh Grant and Justine Bateman among those to criticise the destruction in "tone deaf" iPad advert.
Thu May 9, 2024 14:03
Bank of England holds interest rates at 5.25%
The governor of the Bank says it needs to "see more evidence" of falling inflation before cutting the base rate.
Thu May 9, 2024 14:03
Sunak to blame for Tory 'chaos', Houchen says
The re-elected Conservative Tees Valley mayor says many Tories are fighting "like rats in a sack".
Thu May 9, 2024 13:53
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