Gilt Trip
Newscast
10/11/22
•32m
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Can the Bank of England calm the markets?
Victoria Derbyshire is in the presenter’s chair and is joined by Ben Chu, Newsnight’s economics editor, who explains what's going on, and how it could affect your finances.
Chris Mason is also on, after the Chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng, gets questioned by MPs in the Commons over his economic plans.
And, Dictionary Corner’s Susie Dent helps translate some journalese.
Today’s episode was made by Tim Walklate with Clare Williamson and Chris Flynn. The technical producer was Russell Newlove. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
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