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21st September 1931: Britain abandons the gold standard after Parliament passes the Gold Standard (Amendment) Act
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21st September 1931: Britain abandons the gold standard after Parliament passes the Gold Standard (Amendment) Act
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Length:
20 minutes
Released:
Sep 21, 2023
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Podcast episode
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After consultations with the Bank of England, the Treasury issued a statement announcing its intention to suspend the gold standard on Sunday 20 September, and parliament approved the Bill the next ...
Released:
Sep 21, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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