Published Date:
08 February 2007
HOME owners and businesses breathed a sigh of relief as the Bank of England today pegged interest rates.
The Bank's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted to keep rates at 5.25 per cent - following last month's surprise quarter per cent rise.
Graham Birse, deputy chief executive for the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce, said businesses were relieved at the Bank's decision.
He said: "We welcome this break for business."
The full article contains 72 words and appears in Edinburgh Evening News newspaper.
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Last Updated:
08 February 2007 1:27 PM
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Source:
Edinburgh Evening News
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Location:
Edinburgh
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Related Topics:
Interest rates
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Inflation
