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19 Jul 2016
UK's FinMin Hammond: Brexit represents a shock to the UK economy
New UK finance minister Hammond out on the wires, commenting on the Brexit impact on the UK economy.
Key Quotes:
Will work closely with BOE to maintain confidence in UK economy
UK must address large budget deficit
Any further measures will be unveiled in Autumn statement
Raising productivity is a key long-term challenge for UK
Initial response to Brexit shock must be a monetary one
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