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UKEF backs Leicester sustainable packaging firm in Australian expansion
UK Export Finance announces support for a UK luxury sustainable packaging company to expand into new foreign markets.
Hundreds of new UK jobs as Nigerian companies confirm millions in investment
Hundreds of new UK jobs are set to be created as Nigerian companies scale up their operations, reinforcing Britain's position as a leading global business hub.
Bank of England - "Super Thursday"
The Bank of England will provide it's view on the UK economy and inflation. Some analysts are predicting a hawkish BoE, if that is the case there are rumours of stop loss buyers above 1.3000.
However there are Brexit concerns aplenty for the medium term which could easily holt a short term rally.
- Bank could raise inflation forecasts and cut growth
- UK interest rate decision 12:00
Sterling has dropped this morning following poor industrial production figures indicating a sharp slowdown in the economy.