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The Bank of England Base Rate.

Date	Percentage
19th March 2020	0.10%
11th March 2020	0.25%
2nd August 2018	0.75%
2nd November 2017	0.50%
4th August 2016	0.25%
5th March 2009	0.50%
5th February 2009	1.00%
8th January 2009	1.50%
4th December 2008	2.00%
6th November 2008	3.0%
8th October 2008	4.50%
10th April 2008	5.00%
7th February 2008	5.25%
6th December 2007	5.50%
5th July 2007	5.75%
10th May 2007	5.50%
11th January 2007	5.25%
9th November 2006	5.00%
3rd August 2006	4.75%
4th August 2005	4.50%

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