England, UK. 22nd Feb 2013. Credit ratings agency Moody's downgraded the UK AAA credit rating to AA1 for the first time since 1978 stating the UK government's debt reduction programme faced significant challenges ahead. Credit: Mark Richardson / Alamy Live News

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Credit ratings agency Moody's downgraded the UK AAA credit rating to AA1 for the first time since 1978 stating the UK government's debt reduction programme faced significant challenges ahead.

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