No news, good news? UK economy after interest rates remain unchanged

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Investec UK chief economist Philip Shaw talks about the recent decision by the Bank of England to keep interest rates at 0.5%, their latest inflation report, and what we should expect in the medium term.
18 May 2018 English South Africa Business

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