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Bank keeps rates on hold as manufacturing improves
Friday 02 August 2013
The Bank of England kept its monetary stimulus policy on hold yesterday as a key survey pointed to an accelerating pick-up in manufacturing output.
'Money is polluting Parliament' as line-up of new peers includes major business donors to major parties
Thursday 01 August 2013
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Better exports boost manufacturing sector
Thursday 01 August 2013
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