UK promises billions in stimulus

Published: 25 November 2008 y., Tuesday
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The two men charged with keeping Britain's economy afloat moved on Monday to ward off a deepening recession.

 

Prime Minister Gordon Brown and his finance minister, Alistair Darling, unveiled a 20 billion pound package of tax cuts, benefits, and spending increases.

 

Brown told business leaders that it was time to move quickly.

Šaltinis: Reuters
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