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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Anna Wise

UK workforce exposed if global trade war intensifies, Bank warns

Trade tariffs could increase the risk of some businesses falling behind on loans, the Bank of England has warned (Aaron Chown/PA) - (PA Archive)

Trade tariffs could increase the risk of some businesses falling behind on loans, while a high proportion of the UK workforce is in sectors more exposed to global shocks, the Bank of England has warned.

Households and businesses nonetheless remain resilient, and the UK banking system is equipped to support them even if conditions significantly worsen, the Bank’s Financial Policy Committee (FPC) said in its latest report.

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