World economy is key to U.K. rates

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One of Bank of England's senior policy makers, Paul Tucker, said that the United Kingdom's interest rates will be influenced by the global economy. Tucker is forecasting an uncertain worldwide outlook and has called for an easing in policy.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Financial management, Commodity & service prices, Interest Rates, Prices and rates, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, Interest, Interest (Finance), Company financing, Company pricing policy

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U.K. bonds appear set to fall further behind

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United Kingdom government short-maturity bonds could see lower prices as domestic consumption threatens to lead to a rise in interest rates. UK bond prices could fall farther behind those in France and in Germany.

Europe, Economic aspects, Securities, Bonds, Bonds (Securities)

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U.K. unveils fund to guard pensions if work plans fail

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The government of the United Kingdom has introduced plans to protect pensions for retirees. The fund is designed to protect retirees if their corporate pension plans go bankrupt.

Strategy & planning, Government expenditures, Personnel administration, Planning, Compensation and benefits, Pensions, Retirees, Company business planning, Government finance

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