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Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves at the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) conference at the QEII Centre, London, November 25, 2024
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THE government seems intent on liberalising financial sector regulations, obviously because ex-banker Rachel Reeves has an overinflated view of the banking industry.
Regarding the City as the “crown jewel in our economy” seems ridiculous when the role banks play in our economy is actually analysed.
As for deregulating, recent events in the City would suggest more rather than less regulation is needed.
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