Company insolvencies rise across England and Wales; interest rate cuts less likely after UK pay growth accelerates – business live

Company insolvencies rise across England and Wales; interest rate cuts less 
likely after UK pay growth accelerates – business live

UK wage growth has risen to 5.2% per year, making Bank of England highly likely to leave interest rates on hold on Thursday.
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from: The Guardian

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