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Bank of England alters interest rates to soften Brexit effects

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Gary Noakes
4 August 2016

The pound looks set to get weaker against foreign currencies following a cut in interest rates to record lows.

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In a move intended to soften the effects of the Brexit vote, the Bank of England has altered interest rates for the first time in seven years, to a new record low of 0.25%.

The decision allows businesses and individuals based here to borrow money more easily, but means overseas investors will be deterred from bringing money to the UK, driving down the value of sterling.

This in turn means the cost of foreign holidays will rise, both through increased costs in resort and in the basic price of a holiday, which will be affected by changes to the euro and dollar exchange rates.