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Independent retail body welcomes interest rate cut

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Independent retailers association Bira has welcomed the Bank of England’s decision to reduce interest rates from 4.5% to 4.25%, calling it a “much-needed boost” for the retail sector during challenging economic times. The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira), which represents thousands of independent businesses across the…

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