Bank holds interest rates at 5%

UK interest rates have been kept on hold at 5% by the Bank of England following its latest meeting. The decision had been widely expected, despite calls from businesses groups to cut borrowing costs amid growing concerns about the economic slowdown. A recent report suggested the UK was at risk of recession, and building firms have laid off thousands of jobs.

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