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BBC News 24 - Hardtalk - Discussing consumer debt

dudleyboy
dudleyboy Posts: 765 Forumite
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... with some guy from Barclays... on right now. Finishes at 9pm.

Be interesting to see what he says.

DB :)

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  • System
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    Thanks. Missed it, does anyone know when it is on again?

    Lenny
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  • dudleyboy
    dudleyboy Posts: 765 Forumite
    Well that was short. He obviously didn't want to dwell on that subject for too long(!) :rolleyes:

    The interviewer asked about spiralling consumer debts, unsustainable high house prices, etc. He (Group Chief Exec, I think the banner said) answered like a politician. He said the economy was strong, inflation low, unemployment low, nothing to worry about but that they have dedicated teams to help customers who are struggling financially.

    She asked why the credit card interest rates didn't reflect changes in the BofE base rate and he said they do, just not "mechanically".

    Helping customers who are struggling financially? They could start by reducing their credit card APR from 14.9%!
  • dudleyboy
    dudleyboy Posts: 765 Forumite
    Friday night and I'm watching BBC News 24.

    Christmas is truly over.
  • ManAtHome
    ManAtHome Posts: 8,512 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    On again at 11:30pm - John Varley Barclays CEO apparently.
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