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Reaction to the Bank of England’s decision to raise interest rates to 5% is another big story across Friday’s front pages. In its lead, the Financial Times says the surprise hike is part of the central bank’s effort “to put a lid on inflation”. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is quoted by the paper saying further tax cuts would have to be put on the “backburner”.

Financial Times Front Page 24th of July 2024

Ministers may need to put Britain’s high-speed rail plans on hold as a result of significant cost overruns and delays, highlighting broader economic challenges and budgetary constraints, compounded by warnings about the NHS reaching a critical point and potential future reductions in transport capacity.

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