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Economic Matters

The Bank of England warns the UK will fall into recession this year

Newscast · BBC News

August 4, 202230m 45s

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Show Notes

The UK is expected to fall into recession, inflation could hit 13% and interest rates continue to rise according to the Governor of the Bank of England. The BBC’s Colletta Smith, Torsten Bell of the Resolution Foundation, and Jane Tully from The Money Advice Trust discuss how the economic situation is hitting day to day life.

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Today’s Newscast was made by Clare Williamson, with Alix Pickles and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe.