BUSINESS leaders in Bury and Bolton have welcomed the Bank of England's decision to reduce interest rates by a quarter of one per cent to 5.5 per cent.
Bolton and Bury Chamber chief executive Mr Andrew Ratcliff said: "It will help boost local business confidence in the face of gloomy global economic conditions and foot and mouth."
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