TEXT-Bank of England's Monetary Policy Summary
BANK OF ENGLAND MONETARY POLICY SUMMARY, SEPTEMBER 2024 The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) sets monetary policy to meet the 2% inflation target, and in a way that helps to sustain growth and employment.
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