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Interest rates hit all-time lowThe Bank of England cuts rates to 1.5%, the lowest level in its 315-year history, as it continues efforts to help the economy.Madoff 'had cheques ready to go'Bernard Madoff had $173m in cheques in his office desk, ready to send out at the time of his arrest, US prosecutors say.US firm in talks to buy WedgwoodA US private equity firm is in advanced talks to buy most of iconic china firm Waterford Wedgwood.Full coverage of the UK economy, and tips on surviving the crisisTips on surviving the financial crisis, and full coverage of the UK economy |