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Coronavirus outbreak: U.K. announces £330 billion in government-backed loans to support businesses amid COVID-19 pandemic
Description
March 17, 2020
British Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak shared an update on Tuesday on the U.K.'s economic response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has put stress on economies around the world. Sunak said that the government will be providing £330 billion in "guaranteed, government-backed loans" to support businesses.
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Coronavirus outbreak: U.K. announces £330 billion in government-backed loans to support businesses amid COVID-19 pandemic01:06 | March 17, 2020
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Could more interest rate cuts come from Bank of Canada?05:09 | July 25, 2024
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Bank of Canada trims key rate to 4.5%02:00 | July 24, 2024
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Bank of Canada cuts interest rate to 4.5%, Macklem hints of more to come03:35 | July 24, 2024
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Federal Government Steps in, Prevents WestJet Strike06:18 | June 28, 2024
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Interest rate cuts ‘reasonable’ to expect if inflation lines up with Bank of Canada’s expectations: Macklem02:44 | June 24, 2024
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Coronavirus outbreak: U.K. announces £330 billion in government-backed loans to support businesses amid COVID-19 pandemic
Description
March 17, 2020
British Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak shared an update on Tuesday on the U.K.'s economic response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has put stress on economies around the world. Sunak said that the government will be providing £330 billion in "guaranteed, government-backed loans" to support businesses.
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