Is it right to raise interest rates in a recession?
An economic downturn would usually mean an easing of rates, but there's inflation to tackle too.
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Glencore ordered to pay millions over Africa oil bribes
A court heard a subsidiary of mining firm Glencore bribed officials with cash flown in on private jets.
Bank of England expects UK to fall into longest ever recession
The Bank of England raises interest rates to 3%, marking the biggest rise for 33 years.