Bank of England urged to cut interest rates to boost consumer spending

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The Trades Union Congress has called on the Bank of England to cut interest rates to boost consumer spending and spark economic growth.

TUC analysis found that spending by UK consumers is lagging behind their international counterparts, though interest rate setters are worried about stoking inflation.

 

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