Labour hoarding makes life difficult for Bank of England, rate-setter says May 16, 2024 Labour hoarding since the pandemic has helped fuel inflation and could mean rates have to remain high, a Bank of England policymaker said.
Insurers to face Bank of England’s ‘dynamic’ stress tests from 2025 October 3, 2023 Insurance firms will be subject to "dynamic" stress tests from 2025 as the regulator seeks to ensure the sector remains financially secure in the face of major regulatory changes.
Surprise inflation fall casts doubt on Bank of England’s interest rate path December 20, 2023 According to new figures out this morning, the headline rate of inflation fell to 3.9 per cent, its lowest level in two years.
Simmons & Simmons awarded £3m Bank of England legal contract January 3, 2024 The law firm won the BoE's flexible legal resourcing contract late last month, with a value up to £3m running for two years until 19 December 2025.
Ex-Bank of England economist claims he was ‘debanked’ like Nigel Farage May 9, 2024 Ex-Bank of England economist Andy Haldane has said he was refused a bank account because of his "political" connections, comparing himself to Nigel Farage, as MPs criticise lenders for "debanking" individuals due to reputational concerns.
Labour market slowdown might be coming to an end raising questions for Bank of England May 9, 2024 The survey will give conflicting signals to the Bank of England, as policymakers mull their latest interest rate decision, due later today.
Leading economists expect Bank of England to cut interest rates in spring January 2, 2024 Top economists have brought forward their expectations for the Bank of England's next interest rate cut to as soon as March and overwhelmingly see the central bank's monetary policy as too hawkish, according to a City A.M. poll, after promising signs in the battle against inflation.
Bank of England to hold rates again – but it could signal a summer cut is on the cards May 6, 2024 The Bank of England is set to leave interest rates on hold again on Thursday, but policymakers could signal a willingness to cut rates in the near future if inflation continues to fall.
Bank of England’s Mann: Markets are pricing in ‘too many’ interest rate cuts this year March 26, 2024 Mann has long been one of the most hawkish members on the MPC, persistently warning about the dangers of stubborn inflation.
Impact of Bank of England interest rate hikes wanes as mortgage approvals rise April 30, 2024 Bank of England figures showed that net mortgage approvals climbed again to 61,300 in March, slightly above the 60,500 seen in February and roughly in line with economists' expectations.