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11.10 / 14:02

economics Bank of England UK kpmg Jobs Low Pay growth eases as UK starting salary inflation drops to two-and-a-half-year low

According to the report, companies remained hesitant to commit to new permanent hires due to ongoing economic uncertainty and efforts to control costs.

05.10 / 14:13

Bank of England UK companies financial conduct authority Sky News Metro Bank Metro Bank urgent fundraise plans spark sharp sell-off

The bank said it continues to consider «how to best enhance its capital resources, with particular regard to the £350m senior non-preferred notes due in October 2025.

05.10 / 13:27

Bank of England UK companies financial conduct authority Sky News Metro Bank Regulators summon Metro Bank chiefs amid sell-off sparked by urgent capital raise - reports

The bank said it continues to consider «how to best enhance its capital resources, with particular regard to the £350m senior non-preferred notes due in October 2025.

05.10 / 07:35

economics European Union inflation Bank of England UK BoE's Andrew Bailey: Brexit has 'created opportunities' despite short-term negative impact - reports

Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey (pictured) credit: Bank of England

02.10 / 08:12

regulation ICO Bank of England financial conduct authority FCA found to have breached GDPR rules - reports

The policy was signed off in 2016 by the office of then CEO and current governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey.

27.09 / 07:43

Europe economics Bank of England UK US Recession 2024 Peterson Institute: UK economy to decline in 2023 and 2024 as US and eurozone grow

The UK economy shrank by 0.5% in July, worse than analysts had predicted and continuing a trend of weak economic growth in the UK.

26.09 / 10:37

economics Bank of England UK Fed industry MPC Bank of England looks to other central banks in forecasting review

Ben Bernanke (pictured) was hired to lead the review into the Bank of England's forecasting models in July 2023.

22.09 / 07:43

economics inflation Bank of England UK Office for National Statistics Interactive Investor UK consumer confidence UK consumer confidence and retail sales receive late summer boost

Consumer confidence rose to -21 in September 2023, up from -25 in August, a step from July’s -30 drop, according to data from research group GfK.

21.09 / 11:59

economics inflation Bank of England UK Interest rates Bank of England holds rates at 5.25% in 5-4 split vote

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20.09 / 10:15

economics inflation Bank of England UK Interest rates CPI UK inflation fall Rate rise remains likely despite surprise inflation fall to 6.7%

Food inflation remains well above the headline rate but has also fallen, down to 13.6% from las month’s 14.9% figure.

18.09 / 07:57

inflation Bank of England UK Interest rates Macroeconomics Low Public satisfaction with Bank of England falls to record low

Even during the Global Financial Crisis, opinions of the Bank of England remained positive

13.09 / 10:29

regulation Bank of England Financial Stability Board Incoming BoE Deputy Governor Discusses Crypto's Value and Risks

The incoming deputy governor of financial stability at the Bank of England (BoE) has said that crypto does not yet pose much of a risk to financial stability.

13.09 / 08:01

economics Bank of England UK Macroeconomics GDP Neil Birrell Office for National Statistics UK GDP sags by 0.5% in July as recession looms 'around the corner'

Production output fell by 0.7% in July after growth of 1.8% in June, largely due to a 0.8% drop in the manufacturing sector.

13.09 / 07:37

economics Bank of England UK Macroeconomics GDP Neil Birrell Office for National Statistics UK GDP sags by 0.5% in July as recession may be 'around the corner'

Production output fell by 0.7% in July after growth of 1.8% in June, largely due to a 0.8% drop in the manufacturing sector.

12.09 / 10:55

economics Bank of England UK ONS UK inflation Office for National Statistics Unemployment Rate UK unemployment rate edges up as wage growth catches up with inflation

The rise in the unemployment rate was in line with market expectations.

12.09 / 09:11

economics Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee Uk interest rates Bank of England rate setter Catherine Mann: UK interest rates need to be raised further

Catherine Mann said she would “rather err on the side of over-tightening”.

08.09 / 10:39

economics Climate change Survey inflation Bank of England UK CPI fall UK business leaders forecast inflation to fall over next 12 months

Despite positive outlooks for inflation and wage growth, climate change was the biggest cause of uncertainty for UK businesses.

07.09 / 12:25

economics inflation Bank of England UK Monetary Policy Committee Bank of England's Andrew Bailey: 'We are much nearer the top' of the hiking cycle

Andrew Bailey (pictured) is governor of the Bank of England. Credit: Bank of England

07.09 / 08:41

economics Bank of England UK Macroeconomics GDP ONS Regulator to review ONS GDP estimate process following surprise revision

'We will extend our review to cover similar issues relating to a wider set of national accounts measures as appropriate,' the OSR said.

05.09 / 15:31

G20 economics Bank of England US Federal Reserve European Central Bank Financial Stability Board Global reports Warning Financial Global financial watchdog issues stark warning over further shocks - reports

'There will certainly be further challenges and shocks facing the global financial system in the months and years to come.'

05.09 / 15:31

M&A Bank of England UK companies Office for National Statistics Costs M&A activity subdued in Q2 as borrowing costs rise

The ONS highlighted the role of higher interest rates on the downturn in M&A activity during the period.

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