FILE The Bank of England is pictured in London, on Aug. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali, File) LONDON The Bank of England halved its growth projection for the British economy this year as it cut its main interest rate Thursday for the third time

FILE – The Bank of England is pictured in London, on Aug. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali, File) London, United Kingdom — The Bank of England was widely expected to cut its key interest rate on Thursday to help support weak British gr