The Bank of England (BoE) is open to discussions with Britain's government about new ways to help boost economic growth by paring back regulatory requirements for the financial services industry, Deputy Governor Sam Woods said on Monday.
Lloyds Banking Group Chief Executive Charlie Nunn has said the lender expects three cuts to interest rates in 2025 from the Bank of England, in line with the interest rate swaps market. Lloyds is one of the largest mortgage lenders in the U.
Andy Haldane said cuts could see further reductions in investment and spending causing a spiral of debt and growth.
The Bank of England’s regulatory arm set out a string of ideas that could meet the government’s call to boost economic growth, including a new “concierge service” for foreign firms entering the UK market and streamlining the process for creating new rules.
The Bank of England should move quickly to bring down interest rates given signs of a slowdown in Britain's economy, Alan Taylor, the BoE's most recently appointed interest rate setter, said on Wednesday.
The disappointing retail data adds to the dim economic picture in the U.K. and to the challenges facing Finance Minister Rachel Reeves.
Newest policy-committee member recommends taking out ‘a little insurance’ amid signs of weakening demand in a fragile economy.
Wage growth accelerated towards the end of last year, new figures show, revealing the persistence of price pressures in the UK economy.
Alan Taylor, the most recently appointed member of the Bank's monetary policy committee (MPC) said the UK is 'in the last half mile on inflation' and called for a pre-emptive cut
The fall in the headline rate of inflation from 2.6 percent to 2.5 percent was unexpected and positive news for the Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
Mark Carney, the first non-Brit to run the Bank of England since it was founded in 1694 and the former head of Canada’s central bank, says he is entering the race to be Canada’s next prime minister fo
The good news is not expected to last as inflation creeps up in the coming months as the rise in employer’s national insurance contributions arrives in April, higher VAT on school fees kicks in and road taxes rise. Add to that rising oil prices that could translate into higher costs for homes, transport and related services.