Why studying economics is so important | Letters
David Redshaw and Andrew Webb respond to an article by the bank of England’s Clare Lombardelli Clare Lombardelli is right about the problems of economics teaching (‘It’s pretty bad’: Bank of England top official on the lack of female economics students, 5 May), and it’s illustrated right there
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Mood-boosting rate cut is a fillip for Reeves but leaves future uncertain
Split in Bank of England votes muddies waters as to direction of monetary policy in coming months UK interest rates fall to 4.25% as Bank of England announces a quarter-point cut Explainer: what does it mean for mortgages and savings? Business live – latest updates Thursday’s interest rate
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Entrepreneurs and retail leaders recognised in King’s Birthday Honours List
Recipients recognised for years of exceptional service and dedication, and who are trailblazers for helping drive economic prosperity and increasing the UK’s global standing. HM GovernmentSource
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‘Significant doubt’ revealed over Bank of London’s ability to keep operating
Auditors question if Peter Mandelson-linked firm can raise adequate funding after news of regulator’s investigation The Bank of London, the fledgling clearing bank formerly backed by Peter Mandelson, has revealed it is under investigation by UK regulators, with auditors saying the fallout could throw “significant doubt” over its
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Strategic Command personnel recognised in King’s Birthday Honours List 2025
Past and present members of Strategic Command have been recognised in His Majesty, King Charles’ Birthday Honours List 2025 for their services to Defence. HM GovernmentSource
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UK celebrates Welsh recipients in The King’s Birthday Honours List
Over 70 people from Wales who have contributed to their community and country are celebrated in His Majesty The King’s Birthday Honours List 2025. HM GovernmentSource
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Bank of England governor urges UK to rebuild EU trade ties as key summit looms
After US talks, Andrew Bailey says Britain must do everything it can to improve trading relations with bloc Business live – latest updates The governor of the Bank of England has said that the UK now needs to do everything it can to rebuild its long-term trade relationship
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Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.25% and welcomes US-UK trade deal – as it happened
Bank policymakers split 5-2-2 over this month’s interest rate decision UK interest rate cut: what does it mean for mortgages and savings? Federal Reserve warns of inflation and jobs risks amid Trump’s erratic trade strategy Trump expected to announce framework of UK trade agreement, sources say Sweden’s central
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‘Greedflation’ fears rise as Bank official warns firms against price hikes
Bank of England’s Catherine Mann wary of ‘pricing power’, with companies looking to rebuild profit margins by hiking prices Business live – latest updates Businesses will need to show they are keeping a lid on prices before there can be further interest rate cuts, according to the Bank
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Two trade deals and a rate cut in one week … are things looking up for UK plc?
Analysts say the news boosts business confidence, helps an EU trade reset and shows the UK is a good place to invest – but it’s unlikely to turbo-charge GDP You wait three years for a trade deal and then two come along at once. As of Monday, the
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