The central bank lifted its benchmark rate a quarter point, to 4.5 percent, as part of its aggressive policy to tame inflation, which has remained stubbornly high.
Category: Great Britain
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Quiz: Kentucky Derby Hat Coronation Hat?
Can you tell where each of these hats appeared? Take our quiz.
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Judith Miller, ‘Antiques Roadshow’ Mainstay, Is Dead at 71
Known for her many guidebooks, she helped determine what was trash and what was treasure on the BBC series that inspired the American show.
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Coronation Fashion: Queen Camilla, Princess Catherine and Clothes Full of Meaning
Why a dress is never just a dress at a major occasion of State.
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The U.K. Economy Needs a Pick-Me-Up. Is the Coronation Enough?
Caught between slow growth and high inflation, businesses are hoping King Charles’s coronation will bolster consumer confidence enough to last more than just one weekend.
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Born in Asia but Based in Britain, HSBC Fights to Stay in One Piece
The global bank’s biggest shareholder, the giant Chinese insurer Ping An, wants HSBC to spin off its profitable Asian operation.
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The Coronation of King Charles III and the Food That Comes With It
A careful eater and a champion of organic farming, King Charles III has a potent pulpit for changing the national diet — though that royal quiche has met some resistance.
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London’s Coronation Countdown: Travelers Arrive, Others Flee
While hundreds of thousands are expected to arrive in London ahead of the crowning of King Charles III, others are making plans to get out of town.
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6 British Castles Where You Can Stay for as Little as $230 a Night
As the coronation of King Charles III unfolds in London, you can get your own taste of nearly 1,000 years of pomp and lore for as little as $230 a night.
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Central Banker to Britons: You’re Worse Off. Accept It.
The comment, from the Bank of England’s chief economist, was offered as a way to curb inflation. But the message has fallen flat.
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U.K. Blocks Microsoft’s Activision Bid, a Blow to the Tech Giant
The decision barring the takeover of a big video game publisher is a major loss for Microsoft, which also faces pushback from U.S. regulators.