Bank to hold rates steady as growth falters
Bank of England policymakers are set to keep interest rates on hold again this week, as economic growth slows sharply after a stock-building boost at the start of 2019.
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Fund suspensions crucial to prevent asset fire sales, says Bank deputy
Investment managers like Neil Woodford are right to block investors from withdrawing cash from funds to prevent asset fire sales, according to the deputy governor of the Bank of England.
New plastic £50 note will contain animal fat, Bank of England confirms
The new £50 note will be made of plastic containing animal fat despite previous outcry from vegans and religious groups, the Bank of England has confirmed.
Mortgage and business lending rises in April
The level of mortgage lending in the UK rose last month in a sign that the passing of the original Brexit deadline in March has eased fears, according to the Bank of England.
Bank deputy governor reveals gloomier view on growth
Bank of England deputy governor Sir Dave Ramsden has revealed he has a gloomier outlook on UK growth than his rate-setting colleagues, as he warned Brexit is set to weigh on the economy for some time.
Bank deputy warns over risk to British businesses of Brexit delay
Bank of England deputy governor Ben Broadbent has warned over the damaging impact of further Brexit delays as Britain faces the longest run of falling business investment since the Second World War.
EWAN GURR: Financial decision makers need to remember Dundee
I set foot inside the V&A for the first time last week which, for someone living and working here, is a shameful admission.
Rate hikes still on the table despite Brexit uncertainties, says Bank
Bank of England boss Mark Carney has said interest rate hikes are still on the cards after Britain’s growth outlook was upped this year despite Brexit uncertainties.
May suggests she would welcome female governor of Bank of England
Prime Minister Theresa May has suggested she would like to see a woman take over from Mark Carney as governor of the Bank of England.
Rates to be held at 0.75% as Brexit ‘fog’ overshadows growth spurt
Bank of England policymakers are set to hold interest rates at 0.75% on Thursday as Brexit uncertainty overshadows a strong start to the year for the economy.
Bank of England to hold rates as Brexit delay renews uncertainty
Bank of England policymakers are set to hold rates firmly at 0.75% next week as the “fog” of Brexit continues after the six-month EU departure delay.
Who is in the running to replace Mark Carney as Bank of England governor?
Chancellor Philip Hammond has kick-started the recruitment process for the next Bank of England governor as Mark Carney’s exit looms.
Chancellor launches hunt for next Bank of England boss
The search for the next Governor of the Bank of England has been launched to replace Mark Carney when he stands down next January.
Bank boss Carney leaving ‘poisoned chalice’ for successor – Blanchflower
Bank of England boss Mark Carney has left behind a “poisoned chalice” for his successor as the Governor’s role has become too politicised, a former interest rate-setter has warned.
New £50 note ‘should feature someone from minority background’
A new £50 note should feature someone from a more diverse background, an MP has said, amid fears of a disproportionate number of “historic white men” on banknotes.
Bank holds rates at 0.75% amid Brexit chaos
The Bank of England has held interest rates at 0.75% once more with Brexit uncertainty reaching its peak as Prime Minister Theresa May battles to secure a delay.
Bank to ‘sit tight’ on interest rates amid Brexit ‘fog’
The Bank of England is expected to hold interest rates at 0.75% once more on Thursday as Brexit uncertainties reach their peak.
Bank to ‘sit tight’ on interest rates amid Brexit ‘fog’
The Bank of England is expected to hold interest rates at 0.75% once more on Thursday as Brexit uncertainties reach their peak.
No-deal Brexit could send food prices soaring, Bank of England warns
Shopping bills could surge by up to 10% if the UK crashed out of the EU, Bank of England boss Mark Carney has warned.
There is just a week left to spend or bank your old paper fivers
Folk have just a week left to spend or bank the 155 million paper Bank of England fivers still in circulation before they lose their legal tender status.