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Bank of England 2FPB urges SMEs to prepare for higher interest rates
Published On 8 June 2007 at 12:21:42

A group which represents the interests of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK has advised its members to take advantage of the Monetary Policy Committee's decision not to increase interest rates, and look for good fixed-rate loans.  Read More

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