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Jack Kessler

OPINION - Just a light recession – Bank of England boss is bullish on economic recovery

Well, that was quick. Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey appeared in front of Parliament today and declared, if not quite that happy days are here again, then that the recession isn't all that bad and might, in fact, already be over.

Speaking to the Commons Treasury Committee, Bailey said: “Against a lot of talk about what is we think is going to be a very small recession, we think the economy is already actually showing distinct signs of an upturn.”

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