A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Base rates
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a rate (= level of interest) decided by the Bank of England that banks use when deciding how much to charge for lending money:
Base rates meaning & definition 1 of Base rates.
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the rate of interest that is set by a central bank, and which is the lowest rate at which it lends money to other banks. This rate affects the interest rates which are then charged to customers by the banks:
Base rates meaning & definition 2 of Base rates.
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